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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Delicious stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned meat and rice, smothered in tangy tomato sauce—perfect for busy families and meal prep!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Family
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 head medium head of cabbage A hearty green to hold all fillings.
  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or plant-based option) Your choice of meat.
  • 1 cup cooked rice Leftover rice is acceptable.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz) Adds extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 cups tomato sauce For topping the rolls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the cabbage core and gently place the whole head in the water for 3-4 minutes, or until the leaves are tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Once the cabbage leaves are cool enough to handle, peel them off one by one. Take a leaf and place a spoonful of the filling at the base, fold the sides in, and roll up tightly.
Baking
  1. In a large baking dish, pour a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom, arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls upright, and top with remaining sauce.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top and serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute ground meat and feel free to add shredded carrots or bell peppers to the filling for extra flavor.