Grandma’s cabbage rolls, so delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1 Savoy cabbage or white cabbage
• 500 g mixed ground meat
• 1 onion
• 1 stale bread roll
• 1 egg
• 100 g diced bacon
• 500 ml broth
• 200 ml cream
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp mustard (more to taste)
• Hot paprika powder
• Marjoram

Preparation:

1. The cabbage: First, prepare the cabbage. Wash the Savoy cabbage or white cabbage and remove the core. Carefully separate the leaves. Bring plenty of water to a boil in a large pot and blanch the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes, until soft but still firm enough to roll later. Drain the leaves and set aside.

2. The filling: For the filling, soak the stale bread roll in water and squeeze out the excess water. Fry the diced bacon in a pan until crispy. Finely chop the onion and sauté it with the bacon until translucent. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, the soaked bread roll, the egg, and the sautéed bacon and onion mixture. Season with salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, and marjoram. Mix everything well until a homogeneous mixture forms.

3. Shape the cabbage rolls: Place a cabbage leaf on a board and put a tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the leaf. Fold in the sides of the cabbage leaf slightly and carefully roll up the cabbage roll. Make sure the rolls are tightly sealed so the filling doesn’t fall out.

4. Brown the cabbage rolls: Heat some oil in a large pot or deep frying pan and brown the cabbage rolls on all sides until nicely browned.

5. Prepare the sauce: After browning, pour the broth into the pot so that the cabbage rolls are just covered. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the cabbage rolls at a low temperature for about 45 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.

6. To serve: Once cooked, remove the cabbage rolls from the pot. Season the sauce to taste with a little mustard or paprika and reduce it slightly if desired. Arrange the cabbage rolls on plates and serve with the delicious sauce. Potatoes, rice, or simply a fresh piece of bread make excellent side dishes.

In conclusion: Grandma’s cabbage rolls are an indispensable part of German cuisine and offer a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect all winter long. With this simple yet delicious recipe, you can easily recreate and enjoy this classic dish at home. Enjoy!