Cabbage Rolls!

1. Prepare the Cabbage:

Freeze the cabbage overnight and thaw to easily peel off the leaves. Cut the hard stem at the bottom of each leaf into a “V” shape to remove the tough part.

2. Make the Sauce:

Sauté chopped onion for 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Prepare the Filling:

In a bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, dry rice, dried parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and 2 spoonfuls of the sauce. Mix well.

4. Assemble the Rolls:

Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Add a spoonful of the meat mixture to the center, roll it up like a burrito, folding in the sides. Repeat.

5. Bake:

Spread tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange rolls seam-side down, cover with remaining sauce, add water to cover, and bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes.

6. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.