Classic Cabbage Rolls

Delight your taste buds with these hearty and flavorful Classic Cabbage Rolls, a comforting dish steeped in tradition and perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Tender green cabbage leaves are wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef, ground pork, and aromatic seasonings, complemented by the subtle fluffiness of cooked white rice. The rolls are then baked to perfection in a tangy tomato sauce infused with brown sugar and lemon juice, creating a beautifully balanced blend of sweet and zesty flavors. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and an irresistible aroma filling your kitchen as it bakes, this recipe is the ultimate showcase of old-fashioned comfort food made easy. Serve these tender, saucy cabbage rolls with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is timeless. Perfect for meal prep and generously portioned to feed the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large green cabbage head
• 500 grams ground beef
• 500 grams ground pork
• 250 grams cooked white rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 800 grams canned tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Core the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the leaves until they are pliable, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 3

Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, vein side down. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the base of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

In another bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in the olive oil.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom of a baking dish. Place cabbage rolls seam side down in the dish.

Step 7

Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls, ensuring all rolls are covered.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3303.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3955.2

Total Fat 231.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 1014.7mg	0%
Sodium 8630.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.4g	0%
Total Sugars 87.5g
Protein 247.2g	0%

Vitamin D 84.7IU	0%
Calcium 918.0mg	0%
Iron 29.9mg	0%
Potassium 5916.0mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 22.5%