Description
Comforting cabbage rolls filled with savory ground meat and rice, topped with a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully remove the leaves from the cabbage and blanch them in boiling water for about 2 minutes until they become flexible.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Take a blanched cabbage leaf and place a portion of the filling toward the base. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce over the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until heated through.
- For a slightly caramelized edge, remove the foil during the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking.
Notes
Feel free to add herbs or seasonings to personalize the filling. Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cabbage rolls, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal