Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage (or savoy cabbage)
- 1 lb ground beef (or mix with ground turkey)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and remove large leaves as they soften. Trim the thick stem ends.
- In a large bowl, mix rice, ground meat, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll tightly.
- Combine tomato sauce, tomato juice, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large skillet. Warm over medium heat.
- Layer raw cabbage leaves at the bottom of a baking dish, then arrange rolls seam side down.
- Pour sauce over rolls, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 90 minutes.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley.