Stuffed Cabbage with Beef

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large deep skillet (or large pot) over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add lemon juice and stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add vinegar, turmeric, soy sauce, oregano and water. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large pot of boiling water, blanch cabbage leaves until tender and flexible, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Make filling: in a large bowl, combine ground meat, 1/2 the sauce, rice, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish. Be sure to leave some sauce for the next step.

Step 5

Using a paring knife, cut out the hard-triangular rib from each cabbage leaf. Place about ⅓ cup filling into one end of each leaf, then roll up, tucking in the sides as you roll. Place rolls seam side-down on top of sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce on top of cabbage rolls then cover dish with foil. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes, until meat is cooked through.

Step 6

Garnish with more parsley before serving.