Description
Savor the deliciousness of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls! This easy and hearty dinner combines tender cabbage with a flavorful filling of ground meat and rice, topped with rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy homemade meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Remove the core from the cabbage and add the whole head to the boiling water. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the leaves soften, then cool and separate the leaves.
- In a bowl, mix together ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika until well blended.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, fold the sides in, and roll it tightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange the rolls seam-side down and brown them on all sides.
- Pour tomato sauce and beef broth over the rolls, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 45–60 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding some spices to the meat mixture such as cumin or oregano.
Make sure to cook the rolls thoroughly to ensure the meat is fully cooked inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg