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stuffed cabbage rolls

Delicious cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, baked in a tangy tomato sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cabbage
  • 1 head green cabbage outer leaves removed
Sauce
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vinegar optional

Method
 

Prepare Cabbage
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until the outer leaves are tender. Remove the cabbage and let it cool slightly.
  2. Once cool enough to handle, carefully peel off 12-14 leaves. Trim the thick vein of each leaf to make them easier to roll.
Make Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
Assemble Rolls
  1. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling at the base of each cabbage leaf. Roll the leaf tightly, folding in the sides as you go, to secure the filling. Repeat until all filling is used.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the rolls are heated through.

Notes

Serve with sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added flavor.