Stuffed potatoes

stuffed potatoes with cabbage rolls combines hearty ground beef, rice, and cabbage leaves to create a delicious meal. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup uncooked white rice
• 8 cabbage leaves
• 1 kilo ground beef (approximately 2.2 lbs)
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 can of tomato soup

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice:
   • Boil the water in a medium-sized pot.
   • Add the rice, stir, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
2. Prepare the Cabbage Leaves:
   • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
   • Add the cabbage leaves and cook them for 2 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
   • Drain and set them aside to cool.
3. Prepare the Beef Mixture:
   • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 cup of the cooked rice, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper.
   • Add 2 tablespoons of tomato soup to the mixture. Mix everything well.
4. Stuff the Cabbage Leaves:
   • Divide the beef mixture evenly among the cabbage leaves.
   • Roll each leaf around the filling and secure it with kitchen twine or thread.
5. Cook the Cabbage Rolls:
   • Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Pour the remaining tomato soup over the rolls.
   • Cover the skillet and bring to a boil.
   • Reduce the heat to low, allowing the rolls to simmer for about 40 minutes. Occasionally, skim off any excess liquid or fat.
6. Serve:
   • Once the cabbage rolls are cooked and tender, remove them from the skillet and serve hot.

Enjoy your stuffed potatoes and cabbage rolls!