Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Discover the comforting delight of stuffed cabbage rolls, where tender cabbage leaves embrace a savory filling of ground meat and rice, all enveloped in rich tomato sauce. This classic dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, bringing warmth and flavor to your table. Easy to prepare and customizable, these rolls are sure to become a favorite comfort food in your home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup long-grain uncooked rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Prepare cabbage: Boil water in a large pot. Core the cabbage and submerge it for 2-3 minutes until leaves soften.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, rice, onion, salt, pepper, and paprika until combined.
- Assemble rolls: Lay a cabbage leaf flat, add about 1/4 cup filling near the stem end, roll tightly while tucking in sides.
- Prepare sauce: Combine tomato sauce with diced tomatoes and sugar in a bowl.
- Layer rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread half of the sauce in a baking dish; place rolls seam-side down and cover with remaining sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg