Classic Stuffed Cabbage RollsClassic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls | April 23, 2025

Here’s a Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe for you!

Ingredients:

For the Cabbage Rolls:

• 1 large green cabbage

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)

• ½ cup cooked rice

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 egg

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Leaves

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Carefully remove the core of the cabbage and place the whole head in boiling water.

3. Boil for about 5 minutes, then gently peel off the softened outer leaves. Continue until you have about 12 large leaves. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Filling

1. In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix well.

Step 3: Assemble the Cabbage Rolls

1. Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the base.

2. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, like a burrito. Repeat with remaining leaves.

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