In a large frying pan, we start by sautéing finely chopped onion over low heat. It will sauté slowly, releasing its flavors and becoming translucent. After about 5-7 minutes, we add the bell pepper, chopped as finely as the onion, and continue to sauté the mixture. The bell pepper will add a sweet note and vibrant color to our dish.
Next is the celery stalk, which we chop finely and add to the pan. This will intensify the flavor and provide a crunchy texture. We let all the vegetables sauté well, stirring occasionally until they soften and become aromatic. Then, we grate the carrot and add it to the vegetables in the pan. The carrot will bring natural sweetness and a beautiful color, completing the flavor palette.
After a few moments, when the vegetables are evenly sautéed, we add the minced meat, mixing well to incorporate it into the composition. We season with salt and pepper to taste. We let the meat fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring periodically to avoid sticking. Then, we add 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce, but feel free to add more if you prefer a stronger taste. We mix everything well and add 200 ml of water, letting the ingredients simmer until the water reduces almost completely.
When the water has evaporated, we finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and celery leaves, which we will add to the pan, mixing well to combine the flavors. We let everything cook for another 1-2 minutes, after which we turn off the heat and prepare to deal with the cabbage.
We take the cabbage and chop it finely, then add salt and gently massage it with our hands. This step helps to soften the cabbage, enhancing its flavor. We season with pepper and add a handful of finely chopped fresh parsley, as well as the 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce. We mix the cabbage well with the added ingredients and set it aside.
Next, we wash the rice under cold running water, drain the excess water, and add salt and pepper, mixing gently.
Now it's time to assemble the dish. In a baking dish, we put a first layer of cabbage (half of the amount). Over the cabbage, we place a layer of meat, using half of the meat and vegetable mixture. Then, we add the rice, followed by the remaining meat. The final layer will be the remaining cabbage.
We prepare a sauce from 6 tablespoons of tomato sauce, which we season with salt and pepper. This sauce will be poured evenly over the cabbage. We add 220 ml of water, ensuring that the water reaches just below the surface of the dish, depending on the baking dish used. We cover with a lid or aluminum foil and place the dish in the oven, allowing everything to bake until the ingredients are cooked and the water has evaporated completely.
Once the dish is ready, we let it cool slightly before serving. It offers a savory meal, full of diverse flavors and textures. Enjoy your meal!
Next is the celery stalk, which we chop finely and add to the pan. This will intensify the flavor and provide a crunchy texture. We let all the vegetables sauté well, stirring occasionally until they soften and become aromatic. Then, we grate the carrot and add it to the vegetables in the pan. The carrot will bring natural sweetness and a beautiful color, completing the flavor palette.
After a few moments, when the vegetables are evenly sautéed, we add the minced meat, mixing well to incorporate it into the composition. We season with salt and pepper to taste. We let the meat fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring periodically to avoid sticking. Then, we add 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce, but feel free to add more if you prefer a stronger taste. We mix everything well and add 200 ml of water, letting the ingredients simmer until the water reduces almost completely.
When the water has evaporated, we finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and celery leaves, which we will add to the pan, mixing well to combine the flavors. We let everything cook for another 1-2 minutes, after which we turn off the heat and prepare to deal with the cabbage.
We take the cabbage and chop it finely, then add salt and gently massage it with our hands. This step helps to soften the cabbage, enhancing its flavor. We season with pepper and add a handful of finely chopped fresh parsley, as well as the 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce. We mix the cabbage well with the added ingredients and set it aside.
Next, we wash the rice under cold running water, drain the excess water, and add salt and pepper, mixing gently.
Now it's time to assemble the dish. In a baking dish, we put a first layer of cabbage (half of the amount). Over the cabbage, we place a layer of meat, using half of the meat and vegetable mixture. Then, we add the rice, followed by the remaining meat. The final layer will be the remaining cabbage.
We prepare a sauce from 6 tablespoons of tomato sauce, which we season with salt and pepper. This sauce will be poured evenly over the cabbage. We add 220 ml of water, ensuring that the water reaches just below the surface of the dish, depending on the baking dish used. We cover with a lid or aluminum foil and place the dish in the oven, allowing everything to bake until the ingredients are cooked and the water has evaporated completely.
Once the dish is ready, we let it cool slightly before serving. It offers a savory meal, full of diverse flavors and textures. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
-1 cabbage of 500 g -500 g minced meat (if possible beef-pork) -200g rice -420 ml water -1 large onion -1/2 yellow pepper -1 stalk of celery -1 carrot -16 tablespoons of tomato sauce -salt -pepper -oil -parsley leaves, abundantly -1 handful of celery leaves