Golubtsy

Step by stepInstructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cut out the cabbage core, and cook the head 3-4 minutes; peel off softened leaves one by one until you have 12-14 large leaves.
2. Combine the beef, pork, rice, half the onion, eggs, salt, and pepper; mix well.
3. Place about 1/3 cup of filling on each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll into a tight bundle.
4. Sauté the remaining onion with the tomato paste in a Dutch oven, add the crushed tomatoes and broth, and nestle the rolls seam-side down in the sauce.
5. Add the bay leaf, cover, and braise gently for 1 1/2 hours until the rolls are meltingly tender.
6. Serve hot with sour cream.