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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls


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  • Author: Janet Reynolds
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting classic filled with tender beef, fluffy rice, and herbs wrapped in soft cabbage leaves and baked in savory tomato sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this traditional cabbage roll recipe is hearty, freezer-friendly, and easy to make.


Ingredients

1 large green cabbage

1 lb ground beef

1 cup cooked rice

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large egg

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

2 cups tomato sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp vinegar


Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the whole cabbage into the water and simmer until outer leaves soften. Carefully remove and peel large leaves. Let them cool.

2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. Lay one cabbage leaf flat, place some filling in the center, fold the sides in, and roll tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

4. Arrange rolls seam-side down in a baking dish or Dutch oven. Mix tomato sauce with brown sugar and vinegar, and pour over the rolls until just covered.

5. Cover the dish with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1.5 to 2 hours until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.

Use leftover rice for an even quicker prep.

You can substitute ground turkey or pork in place of beef.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 rolls
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg