Description
Cabbage rolls are a cozy, heartwarming dish featuring tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory filling of ground meat and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, offering a delightful combination of flavors that will have your guests asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and freeze, these rolls are as versatile as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large cabbage leaves (green cabbage)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce (with herbs)
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage leaves: Boil water in a large pot. Remove the core from the cabbage and peel off 12 leaves. Blanch them for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Sauté filling ingredients: In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice (cooled), sautéed onions and garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble rolls: Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling at the base of each leaf. Roll tightly and tuck in the sides.
- Prepare sauce: Combine crushed tomatoes with sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Bake: Spread half the sauce in a baking dish, layer the rolls seam-side down, cover with remaining sauce, then bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg