Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom Sauce

Delight your taste buds with these hearty and flavorful Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom Sauce, a comforting dish that combines tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory filling of ground meat, cooked rice, and aromatic spices. Baked to perfection and served with a rich, velvety mushroom sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, butter, cream, and stock, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between rustic and refined. Ideal for a satisfying family dinner or an impressive dish for guests, these cabbage rolls are not just delicious but also a wholesome option packed with nutrients. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe brings a touch of classic Eastern European comfort food right to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 500 grams Ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 200 grams Mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Flour
• 2 cups Beef or vegetable stock
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove individual leaves from the cabbage head and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Take one cabbage leaf at a time and place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling mixture at the base of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and tightly roll it up, tucking in the edges. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour 1 cup of beef or vegetable stock over the rolls to keep them moist while baking. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Step 5

While the rolls bake, prepare the mushroom sauce. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of beef or vegetable stock, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 7

Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Once the cabbage rolls are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot, topped with the mushroom sauce and garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2030.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2299.5

Total Fat 162.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 759.3mg	0%
Sodium 5184.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 103.7g	0%

Vitamin D 72.2IU	0%
Calcium 341.7mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2920.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 17.7%