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Ingredients
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Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Prepare the Cabbage
Remove the core from a head of cabbage and boil the cabbage until leaves are tender. Carefully peel off the leaves and set aside.
- 3
Wrap the Filling
Take a cabbage leaf, place a spoonful of the filling at the base, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to form a wrap. Continue until all filling is used.
- 4
Cook the Sarma
In a large pot, layer any leftover cabbage leaves at the bottom. Place the stuffed rolls seam side down in the pot. Add water to cover the rolls halfway, and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour.
- 5
Serve
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top.
