A great family classic, generous and full of flavours
Perfect for Sunday meals, large gatherings or dishes to prepare in advance.
Ingredients (6 to 8 servings)
For the cabbages:
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2 large heads of green cabbage
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Salted water (for cooking the leaves)
For the joke:
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2 lb (≈ 900 g) of ground beef
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3 cups of cooked (cooled) rice
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
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1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
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2 slices of onion, cut into small dice
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¼ cup tomato sauce (for the meat)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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For the sauce:
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1 can of 15 oz (425 g) tomato sauce
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1 can ( 28 oz/796 g) of crushed tomatoes
Detailed preparation
Step 1: Prepare the cabbage leaves
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Carefully remove the core of the cabbage.
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Plunge a whole head of cabbage
