Greek Cabbage Rolls with Beef

Ingredients

• 1 large cabbage
• 500 grams beef
• 100 grams brown rice
• 1 medium onion
• 2 pieces garlic
• 1 large carrot
• 3 tablespoons dill
• 3 tablespoons parsley
• 400 grams tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 175°C. Carefully separate cabbage leaves and blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2In a bowl, mix lean ground beef, cooked brown rice, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, chopped dill, and parsley.
3. 3Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
4. 4Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, fold sides inwards, and roll up tightly.
5. 5Arrange the rolls seam side down in a baking dish.
6. 6In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then pour over the cabbage rolls.
7. 7Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is tender.
8. 8Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
9. 9Garnish with additional fresh dill and parsley before serving.