These comforting cabbage rolls are packed with seasoned meat and rice, then baked in a rich tomato sauce until tender and delicious!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Servings
6–8
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork (optional)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
For the Sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cabbage
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the cabbage core and place the cabbage into the boiling water.
As the leaves soften, remove them one at a time with tongs. Set aside about 12 large leaves.
2. Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine:
- Ground beef
- Ground pork
- Cooked rice
- Onion
- Garlic
- Egg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Mix until fully combined.
3. Assemble the Rolls
Place a portion of filling onto each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
4. Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix together:
- Tomato sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Italian seasoning
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread a little sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down.
Pour remaining sauce over the top and cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until lightly browned.
6. Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Classic comfort food that tastes even better the next day!
