Ground Beef & Quinoa-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Ground Beef & Quinoa-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large cabbage leaves; 2 Tbsp. water; 3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 egg; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. canned tomato paste; 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

Servings: persons

8 large cabbage leaves
2 Tbsp. water
3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. canned tomato paste
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

1
Place cabbage in large microwaveable bowl.
2
Add water; cover with waxed paper.
3
Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 min.
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or until cabbage is softened, but not fully cooked.
5
Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet; drain.
6
Transfer to medium bowl.
7
Add egg, quinoa, half the parsley and paprika; mix lightly.
8
Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture down center of each cabbage leaf; fold sides and ends of leaf over filling to completely enclose filling.
9
Place, seam sides down, in skillet.
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Add broth; bring to boil.
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Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min.
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or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
13
Transfer cabbage rolls to platter, reserving liquid in skillet.
14
Cover cabbage rolls to keep warm.
15
Whisk tomato paste into reserved liquid; bring to boil.
16
Simmer 1 min.
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or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
18
Drizzle cabbage rolls with sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley.
19
Serve topped with sour cream.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large cabbage leaves, 2 Tbsp. water, 3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef & Quinoa-Stuffed 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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Ground Beef & Quinoa-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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