Amazing Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
"Tender leaves of cabbage stuffed and rolled with beef, garlic, onion and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large head green cabbage, about 2 to 2 1/4 pounds
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 eggs (not necessary, you can leave them out, but they do make the meat fluffier)
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1 medium onion, grated or minced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup raw long-grain white rice *
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2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped (medium dice)
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2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce or one 32-ounce can whole tomatoes, pulsed in a food processor with juice until pureed.
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juice of one lemon or 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) apple cider vinegar
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1/4 to 3/4 cup light brown sugar (Depending on amount of sweetness you prefer. Start with 1/4 cup and taste sauce, adding if you like it sweeter. If you prefer it completely savory, add only 1 tablespoon brown sugar and the juice from half a lemon)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
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