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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory meat and rice filling, simmered in rich tomato sauce for the perfect comfort meal.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
  • 1 large head green cabbage
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp thyme dried
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Sauce
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Boil cabbage and remove softened leaves.
  2. Mix ground meat, rice, onions, garlic, egg, and seasonings.
  3. Fill cabbage leaves with mixture and roll tightly.
  4. Prepare tomato sauce with broth, seasonings, and tomato paste.
  5. Layer cabbage rolls in a baking dish and pour sauce over.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 75–90 minutes until tender.

Notes

Stuffed cabbage rolls taste even better the next day as flavors develop.