Aşkın AkayCuisinier de Ligne
15 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Blanched cabbage leaves are filled with lean ground beef, rice, and herbs, then cooked in a light tomato sauce. This French-style recipe uses olive oil and lean ground beef for a heart-friendly homemade meal.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Blanch the leaves

5 min

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and thin the stem portions.

2

Prepare the filling

6 min

Mix the lean ground beef with the cooked rice, onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

3

Roll the cabbage leaves

10 min

Place one spoonful of filling in the center of each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll it tightly.

4

Cook

20 min

Arrange the rolls in a wide pot and drizzle them with olive oil and tomato sauce. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

Reminder

Remember to thin the thick stem portions with a knife while blanching the leaves, or they may tear when rolled. No known allergens are listed for this recipe.

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Tuncay Güneş Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Yaprakları yeterince haşlamadığım için sap kısımları sert kaldı, sararken üç tanesi yırtıldı ve harç dışarı taştı; ayrıca 20 dakika pişirme bende yetmedi, ortası soğuk kaldı.

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