Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head of cabbage, cored; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3/4 lb lean beef, ground; 1/4 lb pork sausage, ground; 1 cup white rice or 1 cup brown rice, cooked; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon thyme; to taste sour cream

Servings: persons

1 large head of cabbage, cored
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 lb lean beef, ground
1/4 lb pork sausage, ground
1 cup white rice or 1 cup brown rice, cooked
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon thyme
to taste sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a large pot, steam the cabbage for 10 minutes or until the leaves are softened enough to peel away.
3
Cool and separate leaves, gently shake off moisture, and set aside. Melt butter in a skillet and saute onions until they are golden.
4
Remove half the onions to a bowl containing the ground beef and pork sausage. Mix in the rice and allspice gently with your hands.
5
To the remaining onions in the skillet, add the tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and seasonings.
6
Simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Place a small amount of meat mixture on each cabbage leaf.
8
Fold leaf over to enclose meat and starting at the stem end, roll up.
9
Place rolls, seam side down in a buttered baking dish.
10
Cover with tomato mixture and bake, uncovered for 1 hour.
11
Serve with sour cream.

505

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head of cabbage, cored, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 medium onions, chopped, 3/4 lb lean beef, ground, and more.

Yes, 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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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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