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Baked Ground Beef Cabbage Rolls

Baked Ground Beef Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage leaves are filled with seasoned beef and rice, covered in tomato sauce, and baked until tender.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 205 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep baking dish
  • Foil
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large head green cabbage about 2 pounds, do not use red cabbage
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93 percent lean
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Prep. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Boil the cored cabbage for a few minutes and peel off the leaves.
  • Fill. Mix the beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, then place a scoop on each leaf.
  • Roll. Fold in the sides and roll each leaf tightly into a bundle.
  • Bake. Place the rolls seam side down in a deep dish, cover with the tomato sauce and foil, and bake for 90 minutes until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.

Notes

Substitutions: Use ground turkey or pork in place of beef, or canned beans or lentils for a meatless version.
Tips: Let the filling sit for a few minutes before assembling. Cook the beef to 160 F.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition does not include optional toppings.
Keyword Baked Ground Beef Cabbage Rolls, Cooked Rice, Green Cabbage, Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce