Linda's Stuffed Cabbage

Delight in the comforting flavors of Linda's Stuffed Cabbage, a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This classic recipe features tender green cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, cooked white rice, aromatic onions, garlic, and fresh parsley, all bound together with a touch of egg. The rolls are simmered to perfection in a tangy, slightly sweet tomato sauce made with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, brown sugar, and a splash of lemon juice for a subtle zing. With a hands-on preparation and slow-cooked goodness, this traditional dish is a labor of love that's well worth the time. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth cabbage rolls with a sprinkle of parsley for the ultimate comfort meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup, chopped Parsley
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1.5 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and carefully peel off the outer leaves. Blanch the cabbage leaves in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and egg until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto a cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll tightly, securing the filling. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, brown sugar, and lemon juice to create the sauce.

Step 5

In a large pot or Dutch oven, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom. Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in a single layer. If necessary, create a second layer.

Step 6

Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls, ensuring all are well-covered. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours, basting occasionally with the sauce.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2664.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2511.7

Total Fat 147.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 695.8mg	0%
Sodium 7662.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 74.5g
Protein 164.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 588.3mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 6311.7mg	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: 50.5%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 24.5%