Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls—a hearty dish made with tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of ground beef, pork, rice, and herbs, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This cozy, savory recipe is perfect for family dinners and traditional cuisine lovers. Keywords: stuffed cabbage rolls, cabbage rolls recipe, comfort food, traditional cabbage dish, oven-baked cabbage rolls.
Ingredients
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1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)
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1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
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1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dill weed
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the whole cabbage in boiling water until outer leaves loosen. Remove 12 large leaves and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill, and cayenne pepper.
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Cut a V-shape at the base of each cabbage leaf to remove the thick vein.
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Place 1/4 cup of meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf, fold in sides, and roll up starting from the cut end.
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Slice remaining cabbage and spread it at the bottom of a Dutch oven.
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Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down over sliced cabbage.
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Mix remaining tomato sauce with diced tomatoes and sugar, then pour over the rolls.
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Cover and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until cabbage rolls are tender.
Notes
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These rolls can be made a day ahead and taste even better after reheating.
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Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
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For added depth, try using smoked paprika or garlic in the filling.
