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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Comforting stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned rice and ground meat, topped with a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hungarian, Polish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 large head cabbage Choose a fresh and firm cabbage head.
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey Choose based on preference.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully remove leaves from the cabbage head and blanch them in the boiling water for about 2-3 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside to cool.
Cooking the Filling
  1. In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent. In a bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the ground beef or turkey, rice, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
Assembly
  1. Take a cabbage leaf, place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling at the base, and fold in the sides before rolling it up tightly.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and brown sugar.
Baking
  1. Spread some sauce at the bottom of a baking dish, then place the rolled cabbage seams down. Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls.
  2. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes.
Serving
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your scptious stuffed cabbage rolls with a dollop of sour cream on top!

Notes

For memorable stuffed cabbage rolls, choose a fresh cabbage head for best leaves. Experiment with spices like cumin or dill for added flavor. Allow enough baking time for flavors to meld.