Here’s a classic Cabbage Rolls recipe—hearty, comforting, and filled with a savory meat and rice mixture 🥬🍲
🥬 Cabbage Rolls
🧺 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Cabbage Leaves
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Core the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves.
- Boil leaves 2–3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
- Make Filling
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Assemble Rolls
- Place about 2–3 tablespoons of filling in the center of a cabbage leaf.
- Fold sides over and roll tightly.
- Cook Rolls
- In a large skillet or casserole, heat olive oil.
- Layer cabbage rolls seam side down.
- Pour tomato sauce over the rolls. Cover and simmer 30–40 minutes on low heat, or bake 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes in a covered baking dish.
- Serve
- Serve hot, optionally topped with a dollop of sour cream.
🌟 Tips
- Blanching cabbage makes it easier to roll without tearing.
- Leftover rolls taste even better the next day.
- You can add grated carrots or chopped mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor.
If you want, I can give a slow cooker version or a ground turkey & rice lighter version that’s faster to make.