Stuffed Cabbage

Stuffed Cabbage Choux Farcis

A classic dish made with cabbage leaves filled with a flavorful meat mixture and slowly cooked until tender.

Ingredients 

• 1 large cabbage
• 500–800 g ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
• 1–2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 slice of stale bread, soaked in milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1–2 cups broth (chicken or beef)
• Olive oil or butter

Optional: carrots, tomato sauce, or cheese for extra flavor

Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage
   Separate the leaves and boil them in salted water for 5–10 minutes until softened.
2. Make the filling
   In a bowl, mix the ground meat, onions, garlic, soaked bread (squeezed), egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the leaves
   Place some filling in each cabbage leaf, then fold and roll tightly.
4. Cook
   • Arrange the rolls in a pot or baking dish
   • Add broth and optional vegetables
   • Cover and cook on low heat for 45–60 minutes (or bake at 180°C / 350°F)

Tips

• Serve with rice, potatoes, or bread
• Adding tomato sauce gives a richer taste
• Slow cooking makes them more tender and flavorful