SERBIAN STUFFED CABBAGE

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This recipe was given to me by a farmer neighbor. She grew up in a Serbian neighborhood, and said the Serbian name for this dish is Sarma. I always think of this kind lady whenever I make this dish...she and her husband always had a huge garden (one year they grew five different types of leaf lettuce!), and they were always very generous with their harvests.-Mrs. Arthur Goldberg, Goetzville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium head cabbage (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons paprika
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown beef and onion; drain and set aside. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add cabbage; simmer 6-8 minutes. Remove wilted cabbage leaves with a fork; drain and cool. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add rice to 2 cups boiling water; when water comes to a boil again, remove from the heat. Drain and rinse. Add rice to beef; season with salt and pepper. Remove the large vein from 12 large cabbage leaves. , Line bottom of another large kettle with half of the remaining small cabbage leaves; cover with half of the sauerkraut. Place 1 tablespoon of meat mixture on each large cabbage leaf. Fold sides over and roll leaf up tightly lengthwise; tuck loose ends under and place seam side down on top of sauerkraut. Repeat with remaining large leaves and meat mixture. Cover with remaining sauerkraut and small cabbage leaves. , For gravy, combine the oil and flour in a small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened; pour over cabbage leaves. Simmer gently over low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, shaking kettle occasionally to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Lalik Rokey
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The stuffed cabbage is always a hit with my family and friends.


Jose Silva
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of stuffed cabbage. The cabbage rolls are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce is simply divine.


Zeeshan Safdar
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The stuffed cabbage was a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have added more spices to the filling.


Md Ebrahim
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This was my first time making stuffed cabbage and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cabbage rolls were delicious.


Angie Hawkins
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I'm a big fan of stuffed cabbage and this recipe did not disappoint. The cabbage rolls were tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was delicious.


Ahmed Phone
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the stuffed cabbage turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Aya Abbass
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The stuffed cabbage was delicious and the tomato sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


poetry lovers Raajput editing
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The cabbage rolls were a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the pot.


Nepali Resham
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The stuffed cabbage was delicious, but the tomato sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. Next time, I will try using a different tomato sauce recipe.


Xudeyfa Abdullahi
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This recipe was a bit challenging for me as a beginner cook, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The stuffed cabbage turned out amazing and I received many compliments from my family.


Rocenda Salinas
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The cabbage rolls were surprisingly tender and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


FF ALTIN
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Wow! This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The stuffed cabbage was so flavorful and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Danielle Ramos
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many stuffed cabbage recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cabbage rolls were incredibly tender and juicy.


Muneeb89867 Muneeb89867
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The recipe was a bit time-consuming, but the end result was absolutely worth the effort. My family loved the stuffed cabbage and couldn't stop asking for seconds.


Louis Starmore
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This Serbian stuffed cabbage recipe is a delightful journey into culinary tradition. The cabbage rolls were bursting with a symphony of flavors, and the tomato sauce had a perfect blend of tanginess and richness.