Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Stuffed cabbage rolls are a comforting and flavorful dish that will delight your taste buds. These tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and herbs, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal that evokes warmth and nostalgia. Enjoy the deliciousness of stuffed cabbage rolls; they might just become your new favorite comfort food.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Boil water in a large pot. Remove the core from the cabbage and submerge it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until leaves soften. Cool.
- Make the filling: Combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings in a large bowl.
- Assemble the rolls: Take one cabbage leaf, place about 2 tablespoons of filling at the base, roll tightly while tucking in sides. Repeat until filling is used.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix crushed tomatoes with tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Spread half in a baking dish.
- Arrange rolls: Place rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour remaining sauce over them.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes. Uncover during the last 10 minutes to brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed cabbage rolls (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg