Stuffed Cabbages Rolls

Here’s a cozy and hearty recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Rolls — tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory meat-and-rice filling, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. 🥬🍅

🥬 Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients (6–8 servings)

For the cabbage:

• 1 large head green cabbage

For the filling:

• 1 lb ground beef (or beef + pork mix)

• 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

For the sauce:

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, balances acidity)

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Instructions

1. Prepare cabbage:

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

   • Core cabbage and carefully peel off leaves. Blanch leaves in boiling water 2–3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.

2. Make filling:

   • In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, and spices until combined.

3. Assemble rolls:

   • Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling in the center of each cabbage leaf.

   • Fold sides in and roll up tightly like a burrito.

4. Make sauce:

   • In a skillet, heat olive oil. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, sugar, and seasonings. Simmer 10 minutes.

5. Bake rolls:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Spread a little sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange rolls seam-side down.

   • Pour remaining sauce over rolls. Cover with foil.

   • Bake 60–75 minutes until cabbage is tender and filling is cooked through.

6. Serve:

   • Spoon extra sauce over rolls. Garnish with parsley.

✨ These rolls are comfort food at its best — hearty, tangy, and filling.

Would you like me to also give you a slow cooker version (less hands-on, perfect for all-day cooking)?