Cabbage Rolls with Savory Beef Filling

Ingredients:

For Filling:

• 8-10 cabbage leaves
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 beaten egg
• Cheese of your choice for toppings

For the Sauce:

• 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 2-3 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Remove the core of the cabbage by cutting around it at a 45-degree angle. Cut deeply into the cabbage, about 1 1/2 inches, and trim around the removed core for easy leaf removal. Boil the cabbage for at least five minutes, and the leaves will easily pull away.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and milk. Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and rice. In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce, sugar, chili garlic sauce, and lemon juice.
3. Remove 8-10 leaves from the boiled cabbage. Lay them out to cool. Place approximately 4 tbsp of the filling mixture on each leaf and roll it up.
4. Pour a layer of sauce into a casserole dish. Arrange cabbage rolls side by side and cover them with the remaining sauce. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour. Grate your favorite cheese on top after removing from the oven.
5. Serve and savor the delightful cabbage rolls with your preferred dinner rolls and beverage. Enjoy!