Classic Cabbage Rolls: A Comforting Dish

These classic cabbage rolls are a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cold winter day. The tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef and rice, and then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a time-consuming but rewarding dish that’s sure to satisfy.

Ingredients:

For the Cabbage Rolls:

• 1 large cabbage head, leaves separated
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cabbage: Boil a large pot of water. Add cabbage leaves, a few at a time, and cook until tender (about 3-5 minutes). Remove and drain.
2. Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Assemble the Rolls: Place a spoonful of filling on a cabbage leaf. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
4. Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a simmer.
5. Bake the Rolls: Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 hour, or until tender.
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, add some beef broth to the tomato sauce.
• To make the cabbage rolls even more flavorful, add some chopped mushrooms or carrots to the filling.
• Serve the cabbage rolls with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

This classic cabbage rolls recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cold winter day. It’s a great way to use up leftover rice and is a delicious way to enjoy cabbage.

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Ingredients

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Cabbage Rolls:

1 large cabbage head (leaves separated)

1 lb ground beef

1 cup cooked rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 large egg

Salt and pepper to taste

Tomato Sauce:

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup water

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Cabbage: Boil a large pot of water. Add cabbage leaves, a few at a time, and cook until tender (about 3-5 minutes). Remove and drain.

Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Rolls: Place a spoonful of filling on a cabbage leaf. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a simmer.

Bake the Rolls: Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 hour, or until tender. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Calories: 250-300 (approximate) per serving | Servings: 4-6

• Author: Olivia Chen