Satu Mare Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Romania) Recipe

Name: Satu Mare Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Romania)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 large green cabbage leaves; 1 lb. ground beef or sausage; 3/4 cup rice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 3/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed; 2 eggs; 1 - 16 oz. can tomato sauce; 3/4 cup water; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 2 tsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

8 -10 large green cabbage leaves
1 lb. ground beef or sausage
3/4 cup rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
3/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
2 eggs
1 - 16 oz. can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. cornstarch

1
Boil water in 3 quart pan, add cabbage leaves and salt, boil for 5 minutes.
2
Drain cabbage.
3
Preheat oven to 375F.
4
Mix beef, rice, onions, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil and eggs, blend well.
5
Spoon beef mixture onto cabbage leaves, roll up cabbage leaves.
6
Place cabbage leaves in baking dish.
7
Blend tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch until it makes a smooth mixture. pour over cabbage rolls.
8
Cover with foil.
9
Bake 40-45 minutes, spoon sauce over cabbage rolls 2-3 times while baking.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -10 large green cabbage leaves, 1 lb. ground beef or sausage, 3/4 cup rice, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Satu Mare Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Romania) 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!

Satu Mare Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Romania)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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