Mississippi Delta'S Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Mississippi Delta'S Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head cabbage; 1 lb. ground chuck; 1 c. raw rice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve juice); 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 2 Tbsp. ketchup; 1/2 c. brown sugar; juice of 2 lemons; 1 bay leaf; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1 large head cabbage
1 lb. ground chuck
1 c. raw rice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 c. brown sugar
juice of 2 lemons
1 bay leaf
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1
Soak cabbage in hot water until pliable.
2
Carefully peel off leaves and place in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften.
3
Mix well the meat, rice, salt, pepper, chili powder, tomatoes and onion.
4
Place 1 tablespoon of meat mixture on each cabbage leaf (cut the large leaves in half).
5
Wrap and secure with a toothpick. In Dutch oven, arrange cabbage rolls.
6
Make a second layer if necessary.
7
Sprinkle each layer liberally with additional salt. Add enough water to the ketchup and reserved tomato juice to make 2 cups liquid.
8
Pour over cabbage rolls.
9
Sprinkle brown sugar, lemon juice and bay leaf over rolls.
10
Pour tomato sauce over all.
11
Cover dish tightly and bake in 350u00b0 oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serves 8.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head cabbage, 1 lb. ground chuck, 1 c. raw rice, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Mississippi Delta'S Stuffed Cabbage Rolls falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Mississippi Delta'S Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

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