Description
These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a satisfying meal. Tender cabbage leaves filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, ground pork, rice, and aromatic seasonings, all baked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce:
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Cabbage: Boil water, remove cabbage core, and blanch leaves.
- Make Filling: Mix beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, egg, and seasonings.
- Prepare Sauce: Combine tomatoes, sauce, paste, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Assemble Rolls: Fill cabbage leaves, roll up, and place in baking dish.
- Bake: Pour sauce over rolls, cover, and bake at 350°F for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey instead of beef and pork.
- These rolls taste even better when made a day ahead.
- Leftovers freeze well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
