Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Stuffed cabbage rolls are a heartwarming dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a savory filling of ground beef and rice, all simmered in rich tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch about 12 cabbage leaves for 2 minutes until tender but firm. Set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed onion with ground beef, uncooked rice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Take each cabbage leaf and place 2 tablespoons of filling at the base. Roll tightly from the bottom up after folding in the sides.
- Mix tomato sauce with extra oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread half on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place stuffed rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour remaining sauce over them. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for about 60 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg