Ingredients

  • For filling
  • 1 kg extra lean ground beef
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 medium onions (I use VIdalia or red)
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup raw long grain rice
  • For wrap
  • 25 steamed cabbage leaves
  • For sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or fresh ones)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 liter tomato sauce (unsweetened)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Topping
  • sour cream

Method

  • Take the cabbage head and core. Use one big head or two medium sized heads. Carefully peel 25 outer leaves, preferring the green ones.
  • Using a pot of hot water, or a bamboo steamer, steam them for 3 - 5 minutes, until pliable. Set aside.
  • Make the filling.
  • Take one wilted leaf, and put a lime sized ball of filling inside. Tuck the top end, and sides and turn upside down into the pan. Continue until all lettuce leaves have been used.
  • Mix the sauce and pour over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover each pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated 475F oven for 1 hour. Uncover, and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream.