Beef Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Beef Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice; 1 medium head cabbage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 egg whites; 3 tablespoons dried currants; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium head cabbage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 egg whites
3 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1
Cook rice according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 8 large leaves for rolls. Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut.
3
In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. In a large bowl, combine the rice, onion, egg whites, currants, pine nuts, lemon juice, oregano, pepper, salt and cinnamon. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
4
Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture on each cabbage leaf. Fold in sides, beginning from the cut end. Roll up completely to enclose filling. Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar and thyme; pour over rolls.
5
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender and a thermometer reads 160u00b0. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until sauce reaches desired consistency.

471

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice, 1 medium head cabbage, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Beef Cabbage Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Cabbage Rolls

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