Description
Classic stuffed cabbage rolls made with tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a comforting traditional meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
- 500 g ground beef
- 0.5 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and carefully remove cabbage leaves, blanching them for 2–3 minutes until flexible.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Place a portion of filling onto each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and tuck in the sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the pot.
- Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in the pot.
- Mix remaining tomato sauce, tomato paste, and broth, then pour over the rolls.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 60–70 minutes until cabbage is tender and filling is cooked.
- Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the rolls.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or lamb.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Serve with yogurt or sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eastern European