Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (Oven-Baked)

Ingredients

FOR THE CABBAGE:

• 1 head of cabbage
• Butter (for topping)
• Garlic cloves

FOR THE FILLING:

• 200 g minced meat
• 1 teaspoon bulgur
• 1 teaspoon rice
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• ¼ bunch parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup oil
  FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
   Instructions
  1. Prepare the cabbage
     Remove the core from the cabbage. Place it in a large pot, cover with hot water, and boil until the leaves soften.
     Turn occasionally and cook about 10 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook.
  2. Make the filling
     In a bowl, mix together:
     • minced meat
     • bulgur
     • rice
     • onion
     • parsley
     • tomato paste
     • salt, red pepper, black pepper
     • oil
       Mix well until fully combined.
  3. Prepare the leaves
     Separate the cabbage leaves and trim the thick stem.
  4. Stuff and roll
     Place some filling in the center of each leaf, then roll tightly.
  5. Arrange in dish