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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

These stuffed cabbage rolls are a cozy and comforting dish, filled with seasoned ground beef and rice, simmered in a delightful tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cabbage and Filling

  • 12 leaves large cabbage leaves Choose a firm, heavy head of cabbage; blanch briefly to make pliable.
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef (80/20 recommended) for a healthy option.
  • 1 cup cooked rice Leftover rice works great; can use brown rice for added fiber.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Use yellow onion for sweetness.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best for maximum flavor.

Tomato Sauce

  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce No-salt-added preferred.
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes Adds texture and brightness.

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon pepper Freshly cracked preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Sweet or smoked based on preference.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano A classic herb to enhance flavors.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the cabbage by blanching leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes; drain and pat dry.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Filling

  • In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onions and garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

Assembly

  • Place a portion of the filling on each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and tuck ends like a gift.
  • Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, arrange rolls seam-side down, and cover with remaining sauce and diced tomatoes.

Baking

  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour; remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.

Serving

  • Let the rolls rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with additional sauce.

Notes

These cabbage rolls are forgiving. Don't worry if a cabbage leaf tears; you can patch it or use the torn pieces at the bottom of the dish. They can also be made ahead and reheated wonderfully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Cabbage Rolls, Easy Dinner, Healthy Comfort Food, Meal Prep, Stuffed Cabbage
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