Grandmas Cosy cabbage rolls Golubtsi Recipe - Crock Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 large head green cabbage (approx. 2-3 lbs / 900g-1.4kg)
• Water for boiling
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup (100g) uncooked long-grain rice, rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 (28 oz / 790g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz / 425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Optional: 1 bay leaf