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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
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg beaten
Cabbage
  • 1 head green cabbage outer leaves removed
Sauce
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Method
 

Prepare Cabbage
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the head in the boiling water for about 5 minutes to soften the leaves.
  2. Once softened, remove the cabbage and let it cool slightly. Peel off 12-14 leaves for stuffing.
Make Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well until combined.
Assemble Rolls
  1. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat until all filling is used.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and dried oregano.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish and cover with the remaining sauce.
  2. Cover the dish with aluminum 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.