Preparation Method
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Core the cabbage and carefully peel off 12 large leaves. Blanch leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
- 3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- 4. In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onions and garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Mix well.
- 5. Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Add 2-3 tablespoons of beef mixture to the center. Fold sides over filling and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
- 6. In a baking dish, spread half of the tomato sauce. Arrange stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down.
- 7. Pour remaining tomato sauce over rolls. Top with diced tomatoes and lemon juice.
- 8. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- 9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- 10. Garnish with extra parsley before serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.