Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Make Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage Leaf


Cabbage rolls are not only easy to make, they are also quick and inexpensive. Use these simple steps to make a great meal that the whole family will love


Instructions


1. Preheat your oven to 350 degress.


2. Pull apart the cabbage leaves and wash them quickly in cold water. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Boil the cabbage leaves until tender, about 5 minutes.


3. Lay the cabbage leaves out on paper towels to dry.


4. Mince the onion very fine and simmer it slowly in a pan with a bit of olive oil. When the oil runs out, add water gradually and keep stirring until the onions become soft.


5. Combine the following ingredients in a large bowl,: ground beef and pork, cooked rice, parmesan cheese, the egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper (to taste).


6. Add the cooked onion.


7. Mix very well.


8. Take a scoop of the meat mixture and put it onto the cabbage leaves that are laid out.


9. Roll the leaf up until the meat is totally covered. Repeat until all the meat is used or you run out of cabbage leaves.


10. Oil your pan lightly and place all the rolls cabbage seam down. Try to do only one layer of rolls per pan.


11. Add your tomato sauce, along with the chicken broth and about ¼ cup of water, making sure that all the rolls get covered.


12. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees, checking every so often to be sure that there is enough water so that they do not burn. If there is not, add a bit of water or chicken broth at a time.


13. Remove from your oven, serve hot and enjoy.







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