Cabbage Rolls Recipe

This cabbage rolls recipe is easy and will make a comforting meal for your dinner! Make some mashed potatoes on the side and there is your wholesome, delicious meal.

cook TIME 1 hr 15 mins
prep TIME 30 mins
total TIME 1 hr 45 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Global

Keyword: cabbage rolls, cabbage rolls recipe, healthy cabbage rolls, homemade cabbage rolls, how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 469 kcal

Ingredients (18)

12 oz 85% lean ground beef
8 large cabbage leaves
1/2 tbsp olive oil
4 oz onion finely chopped
2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
1.5 oz plain panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Hunt's tomato paste
1 1/4 cups homemade tomato sauce
2 1/2 tbsp parmesan shaved
1/3 cup unsalted chicken broth
2 tsp garlic minced
1 tsp dry oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp brown sugar unpacked
2 tbsp parsley
1/3 cup arborio rice

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Boil 8 leaves of cabbage in hot water for one minute. Use a pair of tongs to take them out of the pot, then carefully cut off the stem sections.

step 2 how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and then add 4 oz onions. Cook until it’s translucent, then add 2 tsp garlic and cook for another minute. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce in, stir in 1/3 cup chicken stock, and turn off the stove.

step 3 how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 1 tsp dry oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream, 1.5 oz plain panko breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup arborio rice, and 1/3 of the sauce you just made. Mix well.

step 4 how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

Divide the beef filling into 8 portions with a spoon. Lay a cooked cabbage leaf on a flat surface, scoop one filling portion onto it, and start rolling. Tuck the sides in while you roll. Put that aside and continue rolling until you get 8 equal-sized rolls.

step 5 how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

Place half of the remaining sauce into a large baking dish. With the spoon you’ve just used, smear it out to create an even layer. Carefully place 8 cabbage rolls in, and add the remaining sauce on top. Smear that around as well so every roll gets enough sauce. Cover with foil and slide into a preheated oven to cook for 1 hour.

step 6 how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

When it’s done, sprinkle 2 1/2 tbsp parmesan and 2 tbsp parsley on top. Serve immediately or wait until the rolls cool down a bit (they’ll be super hot inside!)

step 7 how to make stuffed cabbage rolls in oven

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