Description

Enjoy these stuffed cabbage rolls, featuring flavorful ground beef, rice, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these rolls are a comforting homemade dish.

Ingredients

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1 large head of cabbage
1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
1 cup cooked rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, then remove the core of the cabbage and immerse the whole head into the water for 5–7 minutes until the leaves soften. Remove and let cool, then separate the leaves.
In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika until well blended.
Take 2–3 tablespoons of filling and place it in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll tightly like a burrito.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Place the rolls seam-side down and lightly brown them on all sides.
Pour tomato sauce and beef broth over the cabbage rolls. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 45–60 minutes until the rolls are tender.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add some cheese to the filling before rolling the cabbage leaves.
These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 290
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 70mg