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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Delightful stuffed cabbage rolls filled with savory meat, rice, and topped with a rich tomato sauce - perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing.
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped For the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced For the sauce.
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

For the Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped For the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced For the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped, divided use 2 tablespoons for garnish.
  • 1 piece egg

Cabbage Leaves

  • 1 head cabbage Use fresh cabbage for best results.

For Baking

  • Cooking spray To grease the baking dish.

Instructions
 

Make the Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar.
  • Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare Cabbage Leaves

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Immerse the head of cabbage in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, or until leaves are pliable.
  • Carefully peel off 12 large leaves.

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, and the egg.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the prepared tomato sauce to the mixture and stir well to blend.

Assemble the Rolls

  • Lay each cabbage leaf flat on a surface.
  • Cut a V-shape on the thick part of the rib to make it easier to roll.
  • Take about 1/3 of a cup of the meat mixture, shape it into a log, and place it in the center of a cabbage leaf.
  • Roll the leaf around the meat mixture tightly. Repeat for remaining leaves and filling.

Bake the Rolls

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread half of the remaining tomato sauce at the bottom of the dish.
  • Place cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish and top with the remaining sauce.
  • Cover the dish with foil.

Cook

  • Bake for about 60-90 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Cabbage rolls can be frozen before cooking. Use good-quality tomatoes in the sauce for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 310mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword Cabbage Rolls, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Savory Recipe, Stuffed Cabbage
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