Step 1

For the filling: Prepare and chop all the vegetables. In a large pan

Step 2

heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onions

Step 3

carrots

Step 4

celery

Step 5

garlic

Step 6

and parsley. Cook for 10–15 minutes

Step 7

until softened. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Season it with salt

Step 8

pepper

Step 9

paprika

Step 10

and Vegeta. Cook until the meat is browned. Stir in the brown rice and mix until combined. Remove from the heat.

Step 11

Rolling the cabbage: Take one cabbage leaf and place 1 tablespoon of filling near the base. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the base to form a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 12

Cooking the cabbage with the filling: Place the rolls snugly in a large pot (layer them if needed). Fill the pot with water just above the top layer of rolls. Cover the pot and simmer the rolls on low heat for 3.5–4 hours

Step 13

until the cabbage leaves are tender and the rice is fully cooked.