Susan's Best Cabbage Rolls

Experience comfort food at its finest with Susan's Best Cabbage Rolls, a classic dish packed with rich flavors and hearty textures. Tender green cabbage leaves are lovingly stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, ground pork, fluffy white rice, and aromatic spices like paprika and garlic. Baked to perfection in a tangy homemade tomato sauce made with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a hint of sweetness, these cabbage rolls are juicy, flavorful, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep, this recipe combines old-world charm with simple ingredients for a dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Ready in just over two hours and serving six, these cabbage rolls are the perfect blend of tradition and taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium (diced) Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove the core of the cabbage using a sharp knife and gently peel off 12 to 14 large leaves.

Step 2

Blanch the cabbage leaves in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, just until softened. Remove with tongs and set aside to cool on a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spoon.

Step 5

Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface. Place approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll tightly, tucking in the edges as you go. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sugar, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 7

Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the rolls.

Step 8

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is fully cooked.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cabbage rolls rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1705.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1343.7

Total Fat 82.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 1543.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 47.1g
Protein 93.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 375.3mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 4115.8mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 21.4%