Description
A comforting and classic dish of tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground meat and rice, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce—perfect for hearty dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef or beef/pork mix
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tsp paprika, chopped dill or parsley
Instructions
- Boil cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes until soft. Drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Place filling on each leaf, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- In another bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spread some sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange rolls seam-side down and pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon sauce over rolls to serve.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or grated carrots to the filling for extra veggies.
- Freeze assembled rolls with sauce for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
