Shapiro's Stuffed Cabbage

Dive into the heartwarming flavors of Shapiro's Stuffed Cabbage, a classic comfort food recipe that combines tender green cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, fluffy white rice, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, onion, and paprika. Simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce infused with brown sugar, lemon juice, and sweet bursts of raisins, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and umami. With its hearty filling and slow-cooked perfection, Shapiro's Stuffed Cabbage is the ultimate centerpiece for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. Ready in just over two hours, including prep, this crowd-pleasing dish serves six and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a simple side salad. Optimize your dinner rotation with this time-honored recipe packed with comforting flavors and irresistible texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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 medium Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 28 ounces Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Raisins

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully remove the core of the cabbage and blanch the whole head in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Peel off the softened leaves and repeat until you have 10-12 large leaves. Reserve the inner cabbage for another use.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly, tucking in the ends to form a neat package. Repeat with all the leaves.

Step 5

In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, water, and raisins to create the sauce.

Step 6

Place the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in the pot, ensuring they fit snugly in a single layer. If necessary, you can layer them with sauce in between.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 hours, basting the rolls with the sauce occasionally.

Step 8

Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls hot with generous spoonfuls of sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2335.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2039.9

Total Fat 101.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 497.1mg	0%
Sodium 4243.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 104.7g
Protein 102.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 413.8mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2775.2mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 36.9%