Delicious Cabbage Rolls Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these savory cabbage rolls, filled with a hearty mixture and simmered in a tangy sauce. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that transports you back to family gatherings filled with laughter and warmth. Perfect for meal prep or special occasions, these cabbage rolls are customizable and guaranteed to impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 (8 rolls) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef (or pork/turkey)
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage Leaves: Boil a large pot of water. Blanch the whole cabbage for 2-3 minutes until leaves soften but remain firm.
- Sauté Filling Ingredients: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed onion and garlic, uncooked rice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble Cabbage Rolls: Remove softened leaves from boiling water. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling at the base of each leaf, fold sides over filling tightly, and roll up from bottom to top.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix tomato sauce with brown sugar and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Pour half into a baking dish.
- Bake Rolls: Place cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish on top of the sauce, cover with remaining sauce. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg