Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Malfouf) by @feelgoodfoodie

1h
Hard

1 serving

🥬

1 large head

Cabbage

🍚

200 g

Rice

🥩

450 g

Ground Beef

🧄

5 cloves

Garlic

🍅

Tomatoes

🫑

150 g

Green Peppers

🟤

2 g

Cumin

🍋

Lemon Juice

🥣

Yogurt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Freeze the green cabbage head completely, then thaw it overnight in the refrigerator to soften the leaves.

    green cabbage

  2. Step 2/11

    Remove the cabbage core and carefully separate the softened outer leaves. Trim the thick rib from each large leaf so it rolls easily.

    green cabbage
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/11

    Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and dice the tomatoes and green bell pepper.

    garlic
    tomato
    green bell pepper
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/11

    Combine the short-grain white rice, ground beef, remaining 2 chopped garlic cloves, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.

    short-grain white rice
    ground beef
    garlic
    ground cumin
    salt
    ground black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/11

    Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef-and-rice filling near the base of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a compact parcel.

    green cabbage
    short-grain white rice
    ground beef
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/11

    Arrange a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, and chopped garlic across the bottom of a large pot. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in tight layers over the vegetables.

    tomato
    green bell pepper
    garlic
    green cabbage
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🗜️tongs

  7. Step 7/11

    Pour 3 cups of water around the cabbage rolls and bring the pot to a gentle boil over medium heat.

    water
    🥛measuring cups

  8. Step 8/11

    Cover the pot and simmer the cabbage rolls over low heat for 35 minutes.

  9. Step 9/11

    Juice enough lemons to make 1/2 cup lemon juice. Pour the lemon juice evenly over the cabbage rolls halfway through cooking.

    lemon juice
    🍋citrus juicer
    🥛measuring cups

  10. Step 10/11

    Cover the pot again and simmer for 40 more minutes, until the cabbage is very tender and the rice and beef are fully cooked.

  11. Step 11/11

    Rest the cabbage rolls for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm on their own or with plain yogurt for dipping.

    plain yogurt

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Fruits

Ingredients

Cabbage, Rice, Ground beef, Garlic, Tomatoes, Green peppers, Cumin, Lemon juice, Yogurt

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Nut-free, Low sugar

Calories

445 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 51g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Potassium: 690mg, Sodium: 770mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 62mg, Vitamin A: 55mcg, Vitamin B12: 1.6mcg, Folate: 83mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, citrus juicer, tongs

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal, Holiday meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Soft, Hearty

Flavors

Tangy, Savory, Garlicky, Earthy, Beefy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3-4 days (Cool completely before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F), freezer : 2-3 months (Freeze in airtight freezer-safe containers,Freeze with some cooking broth to prevent drying,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)