Description
These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a classic comfort food dish featuring tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and aromatic seasonings, all baked in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Filling:
1 large head green cabbage;
1 pound ground beef;
1/2 pound ground pork (optional, or use all beef);
1/2 cup cooked white rice;
1 small onion, finely chopped;
2 cloves garlic, minced;
1 egg, beaten;
1 teaspoon salt;
1/2 teaspoon black pepper;
1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce;
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes;
2 tablespoons tomato paste;
1 tablespoon brown sugar;
1 tablespoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar;
1/2 teaspoon salt;
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Core the cabbage and remove 10–12 whole leaves. Boil for 2–3 minutes, then drain and cool.
- Make the Filling: Combine beef, pork (if using), rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, and oregano in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place meat mixture in cabbage leaves, roll up, and arrange in a baking dish.
- Bake: Pour sauce over the rolls, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight.
- Leftovers taste better the next day.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
