Description
Comforting cabbage rolls filled with a seasoned beef and rice mixture, baked in a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully remove the leaves from the cabbage and blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until soft. Drain and pat the leaves dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Take a cabbage leaf, place a spoonful of the meat mixture on it, and roll it up, tucking in the sides. Place each roll seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls, covering them evenly. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with extra sauce.
Notes
These rolls pair well with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg