Description

Savor these stuffed cabbage rolls filled with ground meat, rice, and spices. This easy and healthy dish brings comfort to your dinner table with its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal choice for your family meals.

Ingredients

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1 large head of cabbage
1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
1 cup cooked rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and immerse the whole head in boiling water. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the leaves soften. Remove and let cool slightly, then separate the leaves.
In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
Take 2–3 tablespoons of the filling and place it in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides in and roll tightly like a burrito.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Arrange the rolls seam-side down and brown lightly on all sides.
Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth over the cabbage rolls. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 45–60 minutes until tender and thoroughly cooked.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Make sure to adjust the cooking time if using larger or smaller cabbage rolls.
Feel free to add additional spices or herbs to the filling for extra flavor.
These rolls can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick dinner.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg