Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Cabbage: Boil cabbage for 3–5 minutes, peeling off leaves.
- Make Filling: Mix meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, and spices.
- Roll: Place filling on each leaf, roll tightly, and tuck sides.
- Make Sauce: Simmer tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, and sugar for 5 minutes.
- Cook: Arrange rolls in a dish, pour sauce over, cover, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1.5 hours or simmer for 45–60 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra tenderness, refrigerate the rolls overnight before cooking.
- Try adding sauerkraut or diced tomatoes to the sauce for added depth.
- Works well with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking / Simmering
- Cuisine: European / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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