Description
A cozy classic straight from grandma’s kitchen. Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory blend of beef, rice, and herbs, all simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. These stuffed cabbage rolls are rich in flavor, hearty in texture, and the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or Sunday suppers.
Ingredients
For the rolls:
1 large head green cabbage
1 lb ground beef
½ cup cooked white rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the sauce:
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully peel 12–14 cabbage leaves and blanch them for 2–3 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Spoon filling into each cabbage leaf, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
Make the sauce: Sauté tomato paste and olive oil in a saucepan. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Layer rolls in a baking dish, pour sauce over top, and cover with foil.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour. Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 / Serving
- Fat: 14g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 18g / Serving
- Protein: 20g / Serving