Cabbage Packets
Transform your weeknight dinners with these hearty and wholesome Cabbage Packets, a delicious spin on classic stuffed cabbage rolls! Tender green cabbage leaves are lovingly wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef or turkey, fluffy cooked rice, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, onion, and paprika. Blanched to perfection and simmered in a rich tomato sauce, these delightful parcels are tender, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is perfect for busy nights when you need a nutritious, crowd-pleasing meal. Serve these delectable stuffed cabbage packets with a ladle of warm tomato sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a balanced and satisfying main course. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or anyone craving cozy, home-cooked flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup Cooked rice
- 1 small, diced Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully peel 8 to 10 whole cabbage leaves and blanch them in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Remove and let cool on a clean kitchen towel.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, cooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until fully combined.
Lay one cabbage leaf flat on a surface. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly to form a packet. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
In a large skillet or shallow pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Arrange the cabbage packets seam-side down in a single layer in the skillet.
In a small mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce and water. Pour the mixture over the cabbage packets, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the packets cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
Serve the cabbage packets hot with some sauce spooned over the top. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
