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Old Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Deliciously hearty and comforting, these Old Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and seasonings, all wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and baked in a rich tomato sauce.

  • Author: Noura afasi
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Eastern European
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 cup cooked long-grain rice
1.5 pounds lean ground beef
1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg
1 yellow onion, peeled and minced
⅓ cup parsley, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
42 ounces tomato sauce, divided (three 14-ounce cans, roughly 5 cups)
1 medium head green cabbage (about 18 leaves for rolls, 8 to 10 leaves for dish)
½ cup water (leftover from boiling cabbage)
Fresh dill, chopped (garnish, optional)

Instructions

  • Prep: Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cooked rice, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, dill, onion powder, red chili flakes (if using), and ½ cup tomato sauce. Mix until well blended.
  • Boil Cabbage: In a large pot of boiling water, add the head of cabbage and boil for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through. Carefully remove the cabbage and reserve the water.
  • Prepare Leaves: Once the cabbage is cool enough to handle, carefully remove the leaves and cut out the core. If needed, re-boil the cabbage to soften more leaves. Let cool and continue removing leaves.
  • Assemble Rolls: Place some cabbage leaves on the bottom of a deep 9″x13″ baking dish or roasting pan. Take one leaf at a time, distribute about ¼ cup of the beef mixture on top, fold in the sides, and roll up. Place in the prepared dish, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and leaves.
  • Make Sauce: Combine the remaining tomato sauce with ½ cup of cabbage water. Whisk to combine. Pour over the cabbage rolls.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, until cooked through. Garnish with fresh dill if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

When boiling the cabbage, check the water level with the cabbage in the pot to avoid overflow.

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Keywords: stuffed cabbage rolls, cabbage rolls, traditional recipes, comfort food, homemade meals

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