Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of Tasty Cabbage Rolls, a dish that wraps tender cabbage leaves around a savory filling, all simmered in rich tomato sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, creating cherished memories with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups canned tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the core from the cabbage and blanch the leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take a cabbage leaf, place about 2 tablespoons of filling at the base, roll tightly while tucking in sides. Repeat until all filling is used.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir until heated through.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread some sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place rolls seam-side down and top with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg