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title: Linivi Holubtsi (Lazy Cabbage Rolls)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/linivi-holubtsi-lazy-cabbage-rolls
---

Gather @white cabbage{500%g}, @white rice{150%g}, @sunflower oil{2%tbsp}, @fresh dill{2%tbsp} and @black pepper{}.

Parboil the rice in salted water for 10 minutes, until half-cooked; drain. ~{10%minutes}

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the @ground beef{400%g} with the @onion{1} and @garlic{2%clove}, breaking up the meat, about 6 minutes. ~{6%minutes}

Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook, stirring, until it wilts down noticeably, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Add the par-cooked rice, @canned tomato{1%can}, @tomato paste{1%tbsp}, @bay leaf{1%leaf} and 300 ml of water; stir to combine.

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice and cabbage are both fully tender, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Take off the heat, discard the bay leaf, and stir in the @sour cream{100%ml} until the sauce turns creamy.

Season with @salt{} and pepper, scatter with dill, and serve hot.