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Cabbage Rolls

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Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory beef and rice filling, baked in a rich tomato sauce until perfectly hearty and comforting.

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces can crushed tomatoes
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head green cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup white rice, cooked and cooled
  • 1/4 cup reserved sauce
  • 1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce for the filling and spread 1/2 cup into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the stem from the cabbage and boil for 5 minutes to soften leaves.
  5. Remove cabbage, let cool slightly, and peel off 12 large leaves. Return to hot water if needed to soften inner leaves.
  6. Place leaves on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  7. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  8. Stir in cooked rice, reserved sauce, egg, and dill. Mix well and let cool slightly.
  9. Cut a V-shape at the base of each cabbage leaf to remove the tough core.
  10. Place 1/4 cup filling on each leaf, fold top and sides, and roll tightly like a burrito.
  11. Arrange rolls in prepared baking dish.
  12. Spoon remaining sauce over rolls, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  13. Remove foil, spoon sauce over rolls if needed, and let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Freeze uncooked or cooked cabbage rolls for up to 3 months.
  • Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
  • If cabbage leaves tear, overlap pieces to secure filling.

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