Cabbage rolls are quite common in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine, with variances in filling and spices. Different regions also use different sauces in their recipes, with this one calling for a tomato-based sauce that is popular in Eastern European and some Egyptian presentations. This recipe calls on several regional nuances, leaving a dinner table dish with a unique flavor.
We’ve included instructions on cooking in the oven and the slow cooker, so you can pick your preferred method.
INGREDIENTS
12 cabbage leaves
1 cup cooked white rice (cook in beef broth for added flavor)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup minced onion
1 pound extra-lean meat, half ground beef and half ground pork
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 14.5-ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes, with liquid
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
