Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls (American Taste)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 head of green cabbage (2 pounds)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil for greasing the pan

Preparation Time:

• 45 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch the head in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften the leaves.
2. Carefully remove the leaves and let them cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, beef broth, sour cream, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Lay out a cabbage leaf and spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling onto the leaf.
5. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll the leaf tightly.
6. Repeat with the remaining filling and cabbage leaves.
7. Grease a large Dutch oven or casserole dish with olive oil.
8. Place the cabbage rolls in the prepared dish.
9. Pour any remaining filling over the cabbage rolls.
10. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is tender.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 1 cabbage roll
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 5 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Hearty and filling
• Perfect for a cold winter night
• Can be served with mashed potatoes, gravy, or sour cream

User Comments:

"These cabbage rolls were absolutely delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the cabbage was cooked perfectly."

"I loved the combination of beef and pork in the filling. It gave the rolls a great taste and texture."

"These cabbage rolls were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful when removing the cabbage leaves from the boiling water to avoid burning yourself.
• If you don't have a Dutch oven or casserole dish, you can use a large ovenproof skillet.
• You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
• Serve the cabbage rolls with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, or sour cream.