Easy Ukrainian Beet Green Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 6 ounces ground beef
• 6 ounces ground pork
• 1 egg egg
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 34 large whole beet green leaves, stems removed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit until the liquid is fully absorbed, approximately 5 minutes. Then, add the cooked onion, ground beef, ground pork, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the filling is well combined.
4. Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 2 large beet leaves, reserving 2 leaves for the top. Lay the remaining beet leaves on a flat surface. Place a generous teaspoon of filling onto the wide end (bottom) of each leaf. Roll each leaf around the filling, one at a time, and place it into the baking dish. Repeat until all leaves and filling are used. Pour chicken broth over the rolls, then cover with the 2 reserved beet leaves.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the beet leaves are tender and the filling is thoroughly cooked, about 1 hour. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the center of the rolls reaches at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
6. Carefully drain the liquid from the baking dish into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, whisk together cream and flour until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook, without boiling, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
7. Transfer the beet green rolls to a serving dish and pour the creamy sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh dill for added flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 356 kcal
• Fat Content: 26 g
• Fiber Content: 9 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 1390 mg
• Protein Content: 18 g
• Cholesterol Content: 127 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g