Description
Learn how to make authentic stuffed cabbage rolls with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully place the cabbage head in the water for 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften.
- Remove the cabbage from the water and let it cool. Carefully peel off 10-12 leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place a few tablespoons of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Roll the leaf tightly and tuck in the sides to seal.
- In a large pot, mix tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Place cabbage rolls seam side down in the pot.
- Cover the rolls with remaining sauce and add enough water to cover them.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to easily cut the cabbage leaves.
- Don’t overfill the cabbage leaves to avoid breaking them.
- Feel free to add herbs like dill for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffed cabbage rolls, cabbage rolls recipe, authentic cabbage rolls