Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are a heartwarming dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a savory filling of ground meat, rice, and herbs, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With layers of flavor and nostalgia, these cabbage rolls will quickly become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3–5 minutes until soft.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place about ¼ cup filling in each cabbage leaf; roll tightly.
- In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread some sauce in a baking dish; arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down and pour remaining sauce over them; cover with foil.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes covered; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cabbage roll (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg