Stupendous Stuffed Cabbage
Discover the irresistible comfort of Stupendous Stuffed Cabbage, a hearty and flavor-packed dish perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Tender blanched cabbage leaves are lovingly wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef, ground pork, aromatic garlic, fluffy white rice, and fragrant parsley, with just a touch of paprika for a hint of warmth. Simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce infused with the sweetness of brown sugar and the depth of chicken broth, these rolls are deliciously soft and bursting with homestyle flavors. Easy to make ahead, this recipe is a timeless classic that brings wholesome ingredients and soul-warming satisfaction to your table. Serve them hot and garnish with fresh parsley for a simple yet elegant presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 1 cup Cooked white rice
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove 10-12 large outer leaves from the head of cabbage. Blanch the leaves in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove and set aside to cool.
Using a sharp knife, pare down the thick vein on each cabbage leaf to make it easier to roll.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until evenly combined.
Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about 1/4 cup of the filling mixture at the base of the leaf. Roll the leaf tightly, folding in the sides as you go, to create a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Nestle the cabbage rolls seam-side down into the sauce. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 60 minutes, occasionally spooning some of the sauce over the rolls.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls warm, garnished with extra chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.6 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 725 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 6686 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.4 g | ||
| Protein | 170.9 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 5597 mg | 119% | |
*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.
