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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Comforting stuffed cabbage rolls filled with savory filling, wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European, European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cabbage and Filling
  • 1 large head Green cabbage Select one with broad leaves
  • 1 lb Ground beef Substitute with other meats or vegetarian options as desired
  • 1 cup Rice Cooked
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomato sauce For topping the rolls
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar To balance acidity

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully peel off the leaves.
  3. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until flexible, then drain and set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assembly
  1. Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place a spoonful of the filling at the base of the leaf.
  2. Fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly.
  3. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
  3. Place the rolled cabbage in the dish seam-side down and top with remaining sauce.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 60 minutes.

Notes

It's best to choose a medium to large cabbage head. Allow the rolls to cool before storing them in the fridge. These rolls can also be frozen for later use.