Ingredients:
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1 large head of cabbage
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1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
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1 cup cooked rice
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ cup tomato sauce
Instructions:
1. Prepare the cabbage:
Carefully remove the leaves from the cabbage head. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 1-2 minutes until they become soft and pliable. Remove from the water and let them cool. Set aside.
2. Make the filling:
In a skillet, cook the ground meat and chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the cooked rice, salt, and pepper, then mix everything together.
3. Stuff the cabbage:
Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat and rice mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll the cabbage tightly around the filling. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
4. Cook the rolls:
Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls in a large pot. Pour the tomato sauce over the rolls and add a bit of water if needed to cover them. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the rolls are heated through.
5. Serve:
Remove the rolls from the pot and serve hot with extra tomato sauce if desired.