Mike's Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Mike's Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 lb ground lean pork; 1 ¼ cups white rice; 1 large onion; 1 large green bell pepper; 3 eggs; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 large head cabbage; 1 (48 ounce) can tomato juice; 2 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut

Servings: persons

1
Cabbage Leaves: Remove the core with a knife and steam over boiling water for about 10 minutes.
2
Remove from the steamer and separate outer leaves that are soft enough to remove from the head.
3
Return to the steamer to soften more leaves and continue until all leaves are soft.
4
Filling: Mix all the other ingredients except tomato juice and Sauer Kraut together.
5
Assemble the cabbage rolls by placing about a third to a half cup of meat mixture in the hollow of a deveined leaf with the enda that was near the core towards you.
6
Fold the end nearest you away and fold the sides inches
7
Layer Sauer Kraut, cabbage rolls, and any remaining cabbage leaves in a very large pot and pour tomato juice over the top.
8
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
9
Simmer several hours or all day.
10
These are even better the next day!

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 lb ground lean pork, 1 ¼ cups white rice, 1 large onion, and more.

Yes, Mike's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mike's Cabbage Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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