Description
These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, pork, rice, and aromatic seasonings. Baked in a flavorful tomato sauce, these Eastern European-inspired rolls are a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Boil a large pot of water. Core the cabbage and blanch for 3–5 minutes. Peel off leaves and set aside.
- Make the Filling: Mix beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and water.
- Assemble: Fill cabbage leaves, roll, place in dish, pour sauce over rolls.
- Bake: Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can be assembled ahead and baked the next day.
- For a leaner version, use all ground turkey or chicken.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
