Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

These hearty and flavorful stuffed cabbage rolls are a classic comfort food dish. The tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and vegetables, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef or pork
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the cabbage: Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and discard. Place the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the leaves are slightly softened. Remove the leaves from the pot and set aside to cool.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Assemble the rolls: Place a large spoonful of the filling onto each cabbage leaf. Roll up the leaf tightly, tucking in the sides.
  4. Make the sauce: In a large pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Simmer the rolls: Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in the pot with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the rolls are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve: Remove the rolls from the pot and serve hot with the sauce. Enjoy!

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