Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are a comforting and hearty dish that brings families together around the dinner table. These delectable bundles of tender cabbage leaves filled with savory meat and rice, drenched in rich tomato sauce, create a warm and inviting aroma that beckons everyone to join in. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, these cabbage rolls are sure to impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups tomato sauce (no added sugar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried herbs (dill or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Cabbage: Boil a large pot of salted water. Remove the core from the cabbage and blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften.
- 2. Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- 3. Assemble Rolls: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto one edge of each softened cabbage leaf. Fold in sides tightly and roll from bottom to top.
- 4. Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread some tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- 5. Arrange Rolls: Place rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour remaining tomato sauce over them.
- 6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil during the last 15 minutes for browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg