Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage Rolls
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    561

Savor the comforting flavors of tradition with these hearty Cabbage Rolls. A classic dish reimagined for the modern kitchen, featuring tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or make-ahead meal!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    60 g
  • Cholesterol
    43 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    801 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 20 mins Prepare the Rice: Wash rice thoroughly. Combine rice with 4 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all of the water is absorbed.

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Recipe View 5 mins Core the Cabbage: Meanwhile, remove cabbage cores using a thin, long knife.

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Recipe View 10 mins Microwave Cabbage (Part 1): Place one cabbage in a microwave-proof container with the cored part facing down. Pour 1/2 cup water into the container, cover, and microwave on high.

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Recipe View 10 mins Microwave Cabbage (Part 2): Carefully turn cabbage over, and cook, covered.

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Recipe View 10 mins Cool and Separate Leaves: Let cabbage sit until it is cool enough to handle, then separate leaves carefully and remove any tough ribs. Cook the second cabbage in the same manner.

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Recipe View 5 mins Sauté Onions: Sauté 1/2 of the onions in 3 tablespoons butter; cook just until translucent (do not brown).

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Recipe View 10 mins Prepare Filling: Combine the cooked and uncooked rice, cooked and uncooked onions, ground beef, pork sausage, garlic, dill weed, salt, black pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until incorporated.

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Recipe View 20 mins Assemble Rolls: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Bring one end of the cabbage leaf over the mixture, rolling and tucking in the ends to prevent the filling from falling out.

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven.

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Recipe View 10 mins Prepare Casserole Dishes: Place leftover cabbage leaves on the bottoms of two 9x13-inch casserole dishes. Arrange cabbage rolls in a single layer so they are tight against each other.

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Recipe View 5 mins Make Sauce: Purée tomatoes and condensed tomato soup in a food processor or blender.

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Recipe View 2 hrs Cover and Bake: Pour tomato mixture over the cabbage rolls until just covered. Place 4 bay leaves on top of sauce in each dish. Cover each dish tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven.

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Recipe View 15 mins Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing the foil. Serve hot.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef and sausage with lentils or a plant-based ground.
To add depth of flavor, brown the ground beef and sausage before adding them to the filling.
Cabbage rolls can be prepared a day ahead. Store them covered in the refrigerator and bake as directed before serving.
These also freeze extremely well. Prepare, bake, let cool completely and freeze them for up to 2 months.

Miguel Lakin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 187 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lue Ferry

    These were so delicious! My family loved them, and they were surprisingly easy to make.

  • Beryl Goodwin

    Freezing them is a game-changer for meal prep. I always have a batch ready to go now.

  • Karley Weissnat

    The tip about browning the meat first really made a difference in the flavor. Thank you!

  • Andrew Haag

    I made these for a potluck, and they were a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.

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