Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 2-1/2 lbs. lean ground dark meat turkey (or beef); 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice or other white rice; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1-1/2 tsp allspice; 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon; salt & pepper to taste; 1/3 cup chopped scallions; 1/2 cup golden raisins; Sauce:; 1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 2/3 cup light brown sugar; Cabbage:; 1 large head or two smaller heads Nappa or Savoy cabbage (enough to yield 18-20 large outer leaves)

Servings: persons

Filling:
2-1/2 lbs. lean ground dark meat turkey (or beef)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice or other white rice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp minced garlic
1-1/2 tsp allspice
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
salt & pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup golden raisins
Sauce:
1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup light brown sugar
Cabbage:
1 large head or two smaller heads Nappa or Savoy cabbage (enough to yield 18-20 large outer leaves)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine all filling ingredients in large bowl, kneading with your hands. Carefully remove 18-20 of the largest outer leaves of the cabbage, and blanch for a few seconds in very hot or boiling water. Rinse & drain & slice off the thick spine of the leaf with a paring knife, without cutting through the leaf. Shred some of the remaining leaves, and line the bottom of a 6 quart Dutch oven with them. Lay the cabbage leaves out flat on a tea towel, and place about an egg-sized portion of filling at the wide end. Roll up and secure by tying around the middle with kitchen twine. Place them in the Dutch oven with the seam side of cabbage down. You should be able to place them in two layers.
3
Combine sauce ingredients and pour over the cabbage rolls. Bring to the boiling point on top of stove, then cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 90 minutes. During the baking time, remove lid to spoon sauce over the top layer a few times.
4
Remove kitchen twine and serve over a bed of egg noodles, rice, or with mashed potatoes.

465

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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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 2-1/2 lbs. lean ground dark meat turkey (or beef), 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice or other white rice, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern 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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Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

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