Olympic Recipes: Russia On a Roll in honor of Kaitlyn Farrington...who was also on a roll!

Posted in honor of Kaitlyn Farrington and the awesome weather in Russia!

So while all of the USA is freezing cold today it is a balmy 60 degrees in Sochi, Russia.  In my mind Sochi wins the Gold for weather today.  But the weather wasn't the only surprise!  Snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington also surprised us with an incredible win on the women's half pipe! So, I give you Russia on a Roll!

  "Russia on a Roll"
Commonly known as Cabbage Rolls or Голубцы

Prep/Cook Time:

1 Hour

(Preheat Oven: 350F)

Ingredients (6 Servings)

-6 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 Onion Sliced
-1 C. Brown Rice
-1 Red/Yellow Pepper
- 2 C. Broth or Water    
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Tarragon
-1 lb. Ground Meat
-1 C. Sliced Mushrooms
-1 C. Fresh Tomato Sauce                  
- 1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese


STEPS
Cabbage Prep: Boil Broth or water and drop cabbage leaves in for 10 minutes or until they are soft and malleable.  Then drain and run cool water over them to stop the cooking. You will use 10 -12 leaves.
Filling Prep:  While the rice is cooking, saute the onions, add garlic and peppers, this should take 2-5 minutes on high heat.  Add the ground meat and brown it well.  Add the mushrooms give it a quick toss and then let it rest on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.  Add the tarragon, a pinch of salt and pepper.  Remove from the heat and add the cooked rice and toss everything together.  
Assembly : Line the pan with part of the tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese. Add 3 Tbsp. of the filling to each leaf and roll while tucking in the ends.  Then place close together in the pan.  Cover with remaining sauce and the rest of the shredded cheese.  Bake for 20-30 min at 375 degrees until cheese is melted.