Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)

Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)

For this satisfying sarma dish, cabbage leaves are stuffed with a seasoned mixture of rice, ground beef, pork, and ham. They are then laid on a bed of sauerkraut and simmered to completion. This is the best stuffed cabbage recipe I’ve ever tried.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cabbage, frozen for 3 days, then thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ pound ground ham
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound sauerkraut
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 cup water, or as needed to cover

Directions

Step 1
Remove the leaves from the head of cabbage.

Step 2
Mix beef, pork, ham, uncooked rice, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl until well combined. Form mixture into oblong balls, using 1/2 cup of the mixture at a time. Wrap a cabbage leaf around each ball.

Step 3
Spread sauerkraut in the bottom of a large pot. Layer cabbage rolls on top, placing them seam-side down. Pour tomato juice over rolls, then add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours, adding more water as necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315
Calories
15g
Fat
12g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol119mg 40%
Sodium1075mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 9%
Total Sugars3g
Protein32g
Vitamin C37mg 187%
Calcium56mg 4%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium686mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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