Ingredients
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