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How to Make Simple Inside Out Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls without the fuss and cooked under the broiler/grill for a slightly crunch texture.
Servings Prep Time
4serves 20minutes
Cook Time
2hours
Servings Prep Time
4serves 20minutes
Cook Time
2hours
Ingredients
Cabbage
Rice
Meat Mixture
Inside Out Cabbage Rolls
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees f (150 c).
Cabbage
  1. Shred the cabbage, sprinkle liberally with salt. Heat 3 tbsp of the olive oil in a large pan over a moderate heat. Add the cabbage, stir occasionally and when soft add the water. Add the thyme, mix well and stir occasionally until all of the water evaporates. Reserve the cabbage.
Rice
  1. Meanwhile, cook the rice, using the absorption method. In a saucepan, place 1 cup of raw rice and 1 1/2 cups of water, place lid on the saucepan. Over a moderate heat bring the rice to a boil. Turn the heat down to a low simmer. Simmer for 12 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time. Reserve the cooked rice.
Meat Mixture
  1. While the cabbage and rice are cooking, prepare the meat mixture. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a moderate heat and add the onions and garlic. Stir occasionally. Once the onions have softened, add the ground meat, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until all red color has disappeared from the meat. Reserve.
Inside Out Cabbage Rolls
  1. Using an oven tray with walls, or large casserole dish, add the reserved cabbage, cooked rice and meat mixture, bacon, tomato paste, sour cream and milk. Stir well to combine. Place in the oven and cook for 2 hours, stirring 2 or 3 times. The cabbage mixture will develop a slight crust, which is what you want. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

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