Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients 📝

For the cabbage rolls:

1 large head of green cabbage

1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)

1/2 cup uncooked white rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup carrots, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 egg, beaten

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

2 cups tomato sauce

1/2 cup beef or chicken broth

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions 👩‍🍳

Prepare cabbage leaves: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove 12-14 large cabbage leaves and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until soft. Drain and let cool.

Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, rice, onion, carrots, garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper.

Assemble the rolls: Place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly.

Make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, broth, brown sugar, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Bake the rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them. Cover with foil.

Bake for 1 hour, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes for a slightly caramelized top.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Additional Details 📋

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6

Calories: ~300 kcal per serving #cabbagerecipes #recipeideas #Recipe #foodie