Best Ever Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Best Ever Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cabbage; 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef; 1 lb lean pork; 1 1/2 cups cooked rice; 4 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 large onion, diced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup hot water; SAUCE; 680 ml tomato sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 large cabbage
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 lb lean pork
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
4 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup hot water
SAUCE
680 ml tomato sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Core cabbage and place in a large pot. Fill hole with vinegar and salt. Fill pot with water to top of cabbage but not flowing into the core. Bring to a boil, turn stove off and leave overnight. The next morning your cabbage is cooled and ready to work with, perfect!
2
Combine ground beef, pork, cooked rice, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
3
Grab an appropriate sized handful of meat for the size of cabbage leaf and place at the core end of the leaf, roll, tucking sides of the leaf inches.
4
Place on a platter seam side down.
5
Continue with remaining leaves.
6
Saute diced onion in the canola oil with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, until translucent.
7
Place in the bottom of a large roasting pan.
8
Add hot water and stir to combine.
9
Place cabbage rolls on top of the onion mixture, arranging smaller ones on the second layer.
10
Mix tomato sauce with the brown sugar and lemon juice; pour over the cabbage rolls.
11
Cover and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

1183

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 large cabbage, 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef, 1 lb lean pork, 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, and more.

Yes, Best Ever 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.

Best Ever Cabbage Rolls

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