Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)

Name: Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h 5 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: German, Polish
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 whole Eggs; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 whole Green Cabbage; 0.5 lb Ground Pork; 1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 1 cup Long-Grain Rice; 1 whole Onion; 1 tsp Salt; 1 lb Sauerkraut; 1 cup Tomato Juice; 1 whole Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 German 🇩🇪Polish 🇵🇱 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Clean Eating

Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) features tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a hearty blend of beef, pork, and ham with rice and aromatics, gently simmered over tangy sauerkraut. The long cook melds savory meats with subtle garlic and tomato, yielding rich, balanced flavors and ultra-soft cabbage. Serve as a comforting main for family dinners or cold-weather gatherings.

Prep25 mins
Cook3 hrs 5 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Separate the leaves from the head of cabbage.
2

In a bowl, combine the beef, pork, ham, uncooked rice, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly mixed. Shape the mixture into oblong balls, using 1/2 cup of the mixture for each. Wrap a cabbage leaf around each ball.
3

Spread the sauerkraut over the bottom of a large pot. Arrange the cabbage rolls on top, seam-side down. Pour tomato juice over the rolls, then add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours, adding more water as needed.