Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

1 large head of cabbage
1 lb ground beef or a mixture of beef and pork
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup brown sugar (optional for sweeter sauce)
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

Prepare the Cabbage:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage.
Place the cabbage in the boiling water for a few minutes until the leaves soften and become pliable. Gently peel off the leaves and set aside. You may need to put the cabbage back in the water as you work to remove all the leaves.
Make the Filling:

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef (or beef and pork), uncooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Cabbage:

Place a small amount of the meat mixture (about 1/4 cup) in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the side