STUFFED KALE LEAVES

Stuffed Kale Leaves image

Provided by maggie hanecker

Categories Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, small dice
1/2 c rice
4 clove garlic, fine diced, optional
1/2 c fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg
1 bunch kale leaves, cut off steams
1/2-1 c water or beef broth
2-3 c water or beef broth, to cover rolls
2-3 c spaghetti sauce, to cover rolls
2 Tbsp oil

Steps:

1. Kale- Wash and cut off steams. If Kale is tough, steam for 7 minutes. Make 12 piles of leaves to make rolls. If needed, you can place several smaller leaves together for the roll.
2. Filling- Mix the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl. Add enough liquid to make loose mixture. Divide equally on the 12 piles of Kale leaves.
3. Prepare large pot by adding two tablespoons of oil. Roll up kale with filling to make bundles. Place in pot. Cover with spaghetti sauce and water/broth.
4. Cook on high until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer on low for one hour.