Homemade Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
These homemade stuffed cabbage rolls are tender, hearty, and packed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and seasonings. They simmer slowly in tomato sauce until the cabbage is soft and the filling is deliciously flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the cabbage leaves and blanch them for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place about 2–3 tablespoons of the filling near the bottom of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Spread a little tomato sauce over the bottom of a large baking dish or Dutch oven.
- Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
- Mix the remaining tomato sauce with the diced tomatoes and optional brown sugar. Pour it over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover tightly with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 1½–2 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is fully cooked.
- Let the rolls rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Spoon plenty of the tomato sauce over each roll.
