Mom's Swedish Cabbage Rolls

Discover the heartwarming comfort of "Mom's Swedish Cabbage Rolls," a cherished family recipe brimming with traditional flavors. Tender green cabbage leaves are carefully blanched and wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, fluffy white rice, and aromatic onions, all brought together by a touch of milk and parsley. Baked to perfection in a rich, slightly sweet tomato sauce, these hearty rolls turn into a cozy, one-dish meal that's as satisfying as it is nostalgic. Perfect for Sunday dinners or meal-prep, this recipe balances old-world charm with modern simplicity, making it a must-try for lovers of classic Swedish cuisine. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the irresistible sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 small, finely diced onion
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and set aside any damaged ones. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Blanch the cabbage by immersing the whole head into the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool enough to handle. Peel off about 12 large, intact leaves and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, diced onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well to form the filling.

Step 4

Cut a small V-shaped notch from the base of each leaf to remove the tough stem portion. Lay each cabbage leaf flat and place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly into a cylinder. Repeat with all leaves and filling.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, sugar, and water to form the cooking liquid.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom of a large, deep casserole dish. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in a single layer inside the dish.

Step 8

Pour the remaining tomato sauce mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.

Step 9

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1950.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1652.0

Total Fat 93.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 326.6mg	0%
Sodium 3996.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 94.3g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 369.5mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 2025.2mg	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: 50.2%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 27.4%