To make these delicious dolmas, place the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly soften and loosen the leaves until pliable.
Place the meat, onions, bulgur, tomato and pepper paste, salt, flaked chilli, pepper, herbs, dried mint, olive oil and ½ cup of tap water in a large bowl.
Mix them well using a spoon. Prepare a Dutch oven by covering the bottom with the tough cabbage stems or any discarded leaves to avoid the dolmas burning.
Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed cabbage leaves. Place the pan over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Gently simmer until the rice filling is cooked through.