Classic Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Classic Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage; 1-1/2 cups chopped onion, divided; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 cup V8 juice, optional

Servings: persons

1 medium head cabbage
1-1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup V8 juice, optional

1
In a Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling water for 10 minutes or until outer leaves are tender; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain. Remove 8 large outer leaves (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use); set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, saute 1 cup onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and remaining onion and salt. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well.
4
Remove thick vein from cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Place about 1/2 cup meat mixture on each leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll up leaf to completely enclose filling. Place seam side down in a skillet. Top with the sauce.
5
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour. Add V8 juice if desired. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes longer or until rolls are heated through and a thermometer inserted in the filling reads 160u00b0.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head cabbage, 1-1/2 cups chopped onion, divided, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Classic Cabbage Rolls falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Cabbage Rolls

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