Lorac's Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Experience comfort food at its finest with Lorac's Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, a hearty and flavor-packed dish brimming with wholesome ingredients and old-world charm. Tender green cabbage leaves are wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, ground pork, and aromatic spices, perfectly complemented by the soft texture of cooked white rice. This timeless recipe comes together with a luscious tomato-based sauce infused with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and a bright pop of acidity from lemon juice. Slowly simmered to perfection, these stuffed cabbage rolls are juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a meal-prep favorite, they’re a classic crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side of creamy mashed potatoes. Embrace the warmth and tradition of this comforting yet easy-to-follow recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 0.5 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 28 ounce Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the head of cabbage and carefully remove the outer leaves. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until pliable. Transfer the leaves to a plate to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Lay one cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll from the bottom to create a tight roll. Repeat with the remaining filling and leaves.

Step 4

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, brown sugar, and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 5

Nestle the cabbage rolls seam-side down into the tomato sauce in the pot. Ensure the rolls are snug, but not overcrowded. Spoon some sauce over the top of the rolls.

Step 6

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 hours, occasionally spooning sauce over the rolls to ensure they remain moist.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the cabbage rolls from the pot carefully. Serve hot with extra sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2266.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2194.5

Total Fat 126.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 584.2mg	0%
Sodium 4797.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g	0%
Total Sugars 71.5g
Protein 128.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 549.4mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 4700.5mg	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: 50.3%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 26.9%