Delicious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Indulge in the heartwarming experience of homemade stuffed cabbage rolls, a dish that brings together tender cabbage leaves and a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and rice. Bathed in a rich tomato sauce, these rolls are perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, they’re sure to become a favorite on your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup cooked short-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz tomato sauce (no added sugars)
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Blanch the cabbage head for about 5 minutes until leaves soften. Remove leaves carefully.
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- For each roll, place two tablespoons of filling on a leaf's base, then roll tightly while tucking in the sides.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread some tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange rolls seam-side down.
- Pour remaining sauce over the rolls and cover with foil. Bake for approximately 45 minutes until heated through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with dollops of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed cabbage rolls (300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg