Ground Chicken Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
DAIRY
FREE
NUT
FREE
PALEO
DIET
These little rolls are filled with warm and juicy chicken, wrapped in a softened cabbage shell, and covered with a yummy tomato broth.
Prep Time 30 minutes |
Cook Time 30 minutes |
Makes 8 rolls |
Serving Size 2 rolls |
INGREDIENTS
2 qt. (2l) water
8 large green cabbage leaves
2 lb. (1kg) ground chicken
1 large yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups homemade chicken stock
1½ cups grated cauliflower
2 TB. ghee or animal fat
4 cups tomato purée
2 bay leaves
1 TB. sea salt
METHOD
1 In a medium stockpot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add green cabbage, and press leaves into water using a spoon. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Remove cabbage from the pot, drain, and set aside to cool.
2 In the pot, combine chicken, yellow onion, garlic, and 2 cups chicken stock. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Fold in grated cauliflower until combined.
3 Place 1 softened cabbage leaf, curve side up with stem facing you, on a plate. Add ¾ cup ground chicken mixture on stem end. Fold in sides about 1 inch (2.5cm), and roll stem end away until completely rolled. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
4 In a medium Dutch oven or stockpot, combine ghee, remaining 2 cups chicken stock, tomato purée, bay leaves, and sea salt. Add cabbage rolls, seam side down.
5 Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves, and serve.
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