Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
Remove the core and blanch the cabbage, then separate the leaves.
Mix the minced meat with salt, pepper, eggs and form rolls with cabbage leaves.
Place the bacon in a baking dish and add the rolls on top.
Mix the sauce ingredients and pour them onto the rolls.
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until tender.
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 2 hours | Total time: 2 hours and 30 minutes | Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 6
Why this recipe works
Our cabbage rolls are made with a mix of finely minced meat and aromatic spices, wrapped in tender blanched cabbage leaves and cooked to perfection with a slice of bacon. The rolls are then coated with a unique creamy dill sauce that adds luxurious richness to the dish. The combination of these elements creates a balance of hearty yet refined textures and flavors.
Insight into the ingredients
Minced meat: the base of rolls, which provides a robust and meaty texture.
Cabbage: chosen for its sweet and tender leaves, which wrap the filling beautifully.
Bacon: Adds a crispy, smoky layer that wraps around the rolls, infusing them with extra flavor. Creamy Dill Sauce: Contains cream cheese and sweet cooking cream mixed with fresh dill, pickled cucumbers, and mustard, offering a tangy contrast to the flavorful meat.
Step-by-step
cooking process Preparation: Start by blanching the entire cabbage to soften the leaves, making them flexible for rolling them without breaking them.
Filling: Mix the ground beef with spices and eggs to bind, making sure that each roll is juicy and flavorful.
Assembly: Wrap the stuffing in the cabbage leaves neatly, making sure they are tight enough to hold their shape, leaving room for the stuffing to expand slightly as it cooks.
Baking: The rolls are first baked under a bacon blanket, allowing the bacon grease to melt and seep into the rolls, adding depth to the flavor profile.
Finishing Touch: A final bake with the creamy dill sauce allows the flavors to blend beautifully, with the sauce thickening slightly to envelop each roll in a velvety layer of flavor. Customization Tips
This recipe is wonderfully versatile:
