Classic Cabbage Rolls
Discover the comforting flavors of **Classic Cabbage Rolls**, a timeless dish that marries tender, oven-baked cabbage leaves with a hearty filling of ground beef, ground pork, and fluffy white rice. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and onion, these savory bundles are smothered in a tangy tomato sauce enhanced with brown sugar and lemon juice, delivering a balance of sweet and savory notes in every bite. Blanched cabbage leaves wrap the flavorful filling tightly, while baking allows the ingredients to meld into a rich, satisfying meal. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this cozy recipe makes six generous servings and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a crisp green salad. Whether you're a fan of classic comfort food or looking to try a traditional favorite, these cabbage rolls are sure to impress! Keywords: **cabbage rolls recipe, hearty comfort food, ground beef and rice filling, oven-baked cabbage rolls, tomato sauce dish**.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage head
- 500 grams ground beef
- 500 grams ground pork
- 250 grams cooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 800 grams canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Core the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the leaves until they are pliable, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, vein side down. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the base of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In another bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in the olive oil.
Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom of a baking dish. Place cabbage rolls seam side down in the dish.
Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls, ensuring all rolls are covered.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1068 mg | 23% | |
*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.
