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🌿 Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe 🌿

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 1

📝 Description: Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Stuffed Cabbage Leaves recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This delightful dish combines the wholesome goodness of cabbage, savory beef mince, and aromatic rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it requires just under 4 hours to prepare and cook, making it a convenient and hearty option for any occasion.

🍖 Ingredients:

• 1 cabbage
• 1/2 pound beef mince
• 1/2 cup rice
• 1 onion
• A pinch of pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 10 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 3 eggs
• 2 lemons

🔢 Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 4151.3
• Fat: 301.5g
• Saturated Fat: 160.5g
• Cholesterol: 1401mg
• Sodium: 2402.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 234.6g
• Fiber: 39.9g
• Sugar: 48.4g
• Protein: 140g

📋 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cabbage:

   • Bring a large saucepan of water with salt to a boil.
   • Meanwhile, remove the outer leaves and hard stalk from the cabbage.
   • Wash it and place it into the boiling water for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • Mix the beef mince with rice, salt, and pepper.
   • Knead the mixture well.

3. Assemble the Stuffed Cabbage Leaves:

   • Take each cabbage leaf separately.
   • Place a tablespoonful of the mince mixture on each leaf.
   • Fold the two ends of the leaf inwards and roll it up into a narrow sausage shape.
   • Place spare cabbage leaves on the bottom of the pan.
   • Arrange the stuffed leaves in concentric circles.
   • Place a heavy plate on top to prevent them from breaking during cooking.

4. Cook the Stuffed Leaves:

   • Pour water to cover the stuffed leaves.
   • Boil for 60-80 minutes until they are cooked.
   • Once cooked, place them on a flat dish.

5. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan.
   • Add flour and stir.
   • Gradually add some stock from the cooked leaves, stirring constantly.
   • Beat in the eggs with lemon juice.
   • Take the sauce off the heat.

6. Serve:

   • Pour the prepared sauce over the cabbage rolls.
   • Serve these delectable stuffed cabbage leaves, showcasing the perfect blend of textures and flavors.

This stuffed cabbage leaves recipe not only promises a delicious meal but also offers a unique culinary experience. Enjoy the hearty goodness and share the joy of homemade goodness with your loved ones. 🍽️✨