Stuffed Cabbage rolls

I’ve got a new favorite Fall recipe to share with you all – stuffed cabbage rolls. This is comfort food at its finest, and it’s surprisingly easy to make.

It’s not often that you come across a dish that is both delicious and easy to make, but stuffed cabbage rolls are definitely one of those rare finds.

This recipe is perfect for a winter meal but can be enjoyed all year round. So give this dish a try and see for yourself how mouth-wateringly good it is!

All you need is some ground beef, rice, and a few simple spices. So go ahead and give this one a try – your taste buds will thank you!

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Why do I love Stuffed Cabbage rolls?

There are a few reasons why I love stuffed cabbage rolls. First of all, they’re baked in the oven, so they’re nice and warm and comforting. Secondly, they’re packed with flavor – the beef and rice filling are delicious, and the cabbage leaves add a nice crunch. And last but not least, they’re surprisingly easy to make. So if you’re looking for a delicious and easy recipe, look no further than stuffed cabbage rolls!

What Are Cabbage Rolls?

Cabbage rolls are stuffed with cooked ground beef or sausage and wrapped in a cabbage leaf. They are smothered in a tomato-based sauce and are well-known as comfort food.

Stuffed Cabbage rolls Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect stuffed cabbage rolls:

1. Be sure to cook the rice before you start assembling the rolls. Otherwise, the filling will be too wet and won’t cook properly.
2. If you’re having trouble rolling the cabbage leaves, try using a toothpick to secure them.
3. When baking the stuffed cabbage rolls, be sure to cover them with foil so they don’t dry out.
4. Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt for an extra bit of deliciousness!

Stuffed Cabbage rolls Variations

There are a few ways you can change up this recipe to make it your own. Here are a few ideas:

• Try using ground pork or turkey in place of the beef.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra veggies to the filling.
• Try using quinoa or barley in place of the rice.
• Add some chopped bacon to the filling for an extra bit of deliciousness!

What Is The Best Type Of Cabbage For Cabbage Rolls?

You can choose from any of these types of cabbage.

• Green Cabbage
• Napa Cabbage
• Chinese Flat Cabbage
• Savory Cabbage

Ingredients:

For the tomato sauce:

• Olive oil
• Onion, yellow finely chopped
• Garlic minced
• Crushed red peppers
• Fire-roasted tomatoes, do not drain
• Tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Brown sugar
• Red wine vinegar

For the cabbage rolls:

• Ground beef 80/20
• Cooked white rice
• Onion, yellow, finely chopped
• Minced garlic
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cumin
• Italian seasoning
• Fresh parsley, minced
• Eggs
• Head cabbage
• Cooking spray

How to make Stuffed Cabbage rolls:

Sauce:

Step 1. Add the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2. Add the onion and cook until the onions are translucent.

Step 3. Add the minced garlic and toss with the onion.

Step 4. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, and seasonings to the pot.

Step 5. Stir to combine, and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 6. Add in the brown sugar and red wine vinegar, stir to combine.

Step 7. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8. Cook the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9. In a large stockpot filled to ¾ full, bring the water to a boil.

Step 10. Add the cabbage head in the boiling water.

Step 11. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until cabbage leaves are pliable.

Step 12. Remove the cabbage from the stockpot and place on a baking tray.

Step 13. Peel 12 large leaves off the cabbage.

Step 14. In a large bowl add the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, seasonings, parsley, and egg in a bowl.

Step 15. Stir to combine.

Step 16. Use your hands to combine the meat mixture.

Step 17. Lay each cabbage leaf on a cutting board or flat service.

Step 18. Use scissors to cut off the thick part of the cabbage rib.

Step 19. Take a portion of the meat mixture and form it into a log shape, then place it in the center of a cabbage leaf.

Step 20. Roll the cabbage leaf around the meat mixture, like you would a burrito.

Step 21. Repeat with remaining meat and cabbage leaves, until all the meat mixture is used.

Step 22. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 23. Use a 9″x13″ pan and coat it with cooking spray.

Step 24. Place 1/2 of the fire-roasted tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 25. Place the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the dish.

Step 26. Top with remaining sauce.

Step 27. Cover the baking dish with foil.

Step 28. Bake for 90 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.

Step 29. Garnish and enjoy!

Stuffed Cabbage rolls

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

This Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any family dinner. Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef and rice, then simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. This classic comfort food is sure to be a hit with everyone at the dinner table! Enjoy a taste of Eastern European cuisine with this easy and delicious recipe.

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Ingredients 

For the tomato sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, yellow finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
• 28 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, do not drain
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

For the cabbage rolls:

• 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
• 1 ½ cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup onion, yellow, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 head cabbage
• cooking spray

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Instructions

Sauce:

• Add the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until the onions are translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and toss with the onion.
• Add the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, and seasonings to the pot.
• Stir to combine, and cook for 4 minutes.
• Add in the brown sugar and red wine vinegar, stir to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Cook the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a large stock pot filled to ¾ full, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the cabbage head in the boiling water.
• Cook for 7-8 minutes or until cabbage leaves are pliable.
• Remove the cabbage from the stock pot and place on a baking tray.
• Peel 12 large leaves off the cabbage.
• In a large bowl add the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, seasonings, parsley and egg in a bowl.
• Stir to combine.
• Use your hands to combine the meat mixture.
• Lay each cabbage leaf on a cutting board or flat service. .
• Use scissors to cut off the thick part of the cabbage rib.
• Take a portion of the meat mixture and form into a log shape, then place in the center of a cabbage leaf.
• Roll the cabbage leaf around the meat mixture, like you would a burrito.
• Repeat with remaining meat and cabbage leaves, until all the meat mixture is used.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Use a 9"x13" pan and coat with cooking spray.
• Place 1/2 of the fire roasted tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Place the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the dish.
• Top with remaining sauce.
• Cover the baking dish with foil.
• Bake for 90 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
• Garnish and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g

Author: Laura

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How Do You Get Cabbage Leaves Off Without Breaking Them? 

The easiest way is to blanch the cabbage rolls. In order to blanch them, start by cutting the stem edge off, then dunking the cabbage in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Then immediately put it in an ice bath.

Can I Cut The Recipe In Half?

Absolutely! You’ll just need to halve all the ingredients and use a smaller baking dish.

How Do You Get Cabbage Leaves Off The Head?

After you have blanched the cabbage and iced it, the leaves will peel right off. It will seriously be effortless!

How Long Do You Bake Stuffed Cabbage Rolls?

You’ll need to bake the stuffed cabbage in the oven for 90 minutes at 350 degrees. Don’t rush the process, or it won’t be done.

How To Store Leftovers:

Leftover cabbage rolls will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator. They need to be kept in an airtight container and reheated when you are ready to serve.

To Serve Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls are basically an entire meal in themselves; they have protein and veggies! But if you want to serve it with some sides, consider some bread, roasted broccoli, potatoes, soup, or even mac and cheese.

Can you make-ahead Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Prep and wrap the cabbage rolls, then place them in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

How Do You Fold A Cabbage Roll?

Add the filling to the center of the cabbage leaves. Then start with the cut end of the cabbage leaves. Roll up and over the filling and tuck. Roll the sides under, and you are all set. You can use toothpicks to hold it in place if needed.

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