Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with these classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy family dinners. Tender green cabbage leaves are lovingly wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef, pork, aromatic garlic and onion, and perfectly cooked rice, all bound together with a touch of egg. These rolls are pan-seared for a golden finish and then gently simmered in a rich and tangy tomato sauce infused with chicken broth, paprika, and thyme. The slow-cooking process ensures melt-in-your-mouth results with flavors that are irresistibly bold and satisfying. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a nutritional powerhouse packed with protein and wholesome ingredients. Serve your cabbage rolls hot, generously ladled with the savory sauce, for a hearty main course that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply indulging in a classic comfort dish, these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls deliver a nostalgic taste of home.
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Ingredients
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 200 grams cooked white rice
- 1 large egg
- 500 ml tomato sauce
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage head using a sharp knife.
Step 2
Place the cabbage in the boiling water, one leaf core-side down, and cook for about 3 minutes or until the leaves are pliable. Remove and let cool. Gently peel off 12 leaves. You may need to return the cabbage to the water for additional leaves.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, cooked rice, egg, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Lay out a cabbage leaf and place about 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rolls seam side down. Cook until browned, turning carefully to brown all sides. Remove from skillet.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, chicken broth, sugar, thyme, and paprika. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Return the cabbage rolls to the skillet, seam-side down, spoon sauce over them.
Step 8
Cover and simmer for 60-75 minutes until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is tender. Periodically baste the rolls with sauce.
Step 9
Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls hot, spooning additional sauce over the top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3497.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3640.6 |
| Total Fat 194.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 766.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8323.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 285.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 86.4g | |
| Protein 197.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 79.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 945.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 28.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6011.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories