Cabbage Rolls with Beef Recipe

Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory beef and rice filling, all baked
in a rich tomato sauce, make this dish a comforting classic perfect for any
dinner table. It's hearty, flavorful, and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

Servings: 6

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Prep Time:
45 minutes

Cook Time:
1 hour, 30 minutes

Total Time:
2 hours, 15 minutes

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

Eastern European

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Cabbage Rolls with Beef Recipe

Instructions

1 In a large pot set over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the finely
chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Stir in
the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
2 Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Season the
mixture with salt and pepper, then mix in the brown sugar and red wine vinegar.
Allow the sauce to come to a gentle simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes while
stirring occasionally.
3 While the sauce simmers, prepare the cabbage leaves. Bring a large pot of water
to a boil. Submerge the entire cabbage head into the boiling water and cook for
3-5 minutes, or until the leaves are pliable. Carefully remove the cabbage and
peel away 12 large, intact leaves.
4 In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt,
pepper, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and the egg. Add 1/2 cup of the prepared
tomato sauce to the mixture and stir until well incorporated.
5 Lay each cabbage leaf flat on a work surface. Use a sharp knife to cut a
V-shaped notch, removing the thick portion of the rib to make rolling easier.
Shape about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into a log, placing it at the center of
the leaf. Roll the cabbage leaf tightly around the meat, tucking in the sides as
you go. Repeat this process with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
6 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9″x13″ baking dish with cooking
spray. Spread half of the tomato sauce evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Arrange the cabbage rolls, seam side down, over the sauce. Pour the remaining
tomato sauce over the top, ensuring the rolls are well covered.
7 Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60-90 minutes, or until the
cabbage is tender and the meat filling is thoroughly cooked.
8 Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the rolls with the remaining parsley,
and serve warm.

Cabbage Rolls with Beef Recipe

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