Cabbage Rolls
Comforting and filling cabbage rolls stuffed with ground meat and rice, topped with tomato sauce. A cozy weeknight dinner that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
For the cabbage rolls
- 1 head green cabbage Do not use red cabbage.
- 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey, pork, or for vegetarians, canned beans or lentils.
- 1 cup cooked rice Can also use uncooked rice; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
For the sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce Can substitute with crushed tomatoes or other sauces.
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Core the cabbage and drop the head into the boiling water. Peel off leaves a few minutes later.
- In a bowl, mix together ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, and seasonings.
Assembly and Baking
- Lay out a cabbage leaf and place a scoop of filling on top.
- Tuck in the sides and roll up like a burrito.
- Place the rolls seam-side down in a deep baking dish.
- Pour sauce over the rolls and cover with foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 90 minutes.
Notes
For best flavor, let filling sit for a few minutes before assembling. Rolls can be made ahead and frozen either before or after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.