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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
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 469 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

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

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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!)

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 469kcal | Fat 26g | Saturated Fat 9g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 70mg | Sodium 454mg | Potassium 710mg | Carbohydrate 39g | Fiber 5g | Sugar 11g | Protein 23g | Vitamin A 1617IU | Vitamin C 39mg | Calcium 131mg | Iron 4mg