Swedish Cabbage Rolls

Delight your taste buds with Swedish Cabbage Rolls, a comforting and hearty dish blending tender cabbage leaves with a savory filling of ground beef, pork, and perfectly seasoned rice. This traditional Scandinavian recipe is elevated with hints of nutmeg and a rich tomato broth that's both sweet and tangy, making it the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Each roll is lovingly baked to perfection, simmering in a flavorful sauce to ensure maximum juiciness and depth. Ready in just two hours, these cabbage rolls are perfect for a cozy family dinner, served alongside boiled potatoes or dollops of lingonberry jam for an authentic Swedish touch. Simple yet satisfying, this dish will transport you straight to the heart of Sweden!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground pork
• 200 g Cooked rice
• 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
• 1 large Egg
• 120 ml Milk
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 400 ml Beef broth
• 200 ml Tomato puree
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Carefully peel off 12-14 leaves from the cabbage head, keeping them intact.

Step 3

Blanch the cabbage leaves in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until pliable. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, sautéed onion, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well to create the filling.

Step 6

Trim the thick core from the base of each cabbage leaf to make it easier to roll.

Step 7

Place a generous spoonful of the filling in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly to secure the filling. Repeat until all the filling is used.

Step 8

In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato puree, and brown sugar to create the sauce.

Step 10

Pour the sauce evenly over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are mostly covered.

Step 11

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the rolls to brown slightly on top.

Step 13

Let the cabbage rolls rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with boiled potatoes or lingonberry jam if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1566.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1781.3

Total Fat 100.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 584.6mg	0%
Sodium 5330.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 110.1g	0%

Vitamin D 108.2IU	0%
Calcium 446.5mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 3241.0mg	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: 49.3%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 26.7%