"These unique cabbage rolls, aka sarma, are made with pickled cabbage leaves stuffed with flavorful ground beef and rice mixture and cooked with smoked meat...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium head of pickled cabbage*
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1 onion (minced)
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4 tablespoons oil (divided)
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 cup uncooked white rice
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon Vegeta (or salt)
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Water
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 pound bacon (smoked rib meat or any other smoked meat)
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2 tablespoons oil
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon tomato paste or 1/4 cup tomato sauce