Sarmale (Romanian Cabbage Rolls) | PrimalGourmet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 medium red onion (diced)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and finely grated)
• 1 large parsley root (peeled and finely grated, substitute parsnip)
• 2 large tomatoes (diced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2/3 cups water (plus extra as needed)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 and 1/3 cups white rice (rinsed and drained)
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus extra to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper (plus extra to taste)
• 1 large head sour or fermented cabbage (such as St. Jacob’s brand)
• 8 ounces smoked bacon (sliced into large pieces)
• Sour cream (for serving)