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A white baking dish showcases savory cabbage rolls engulfed in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. A spoon is placed on the side, ready for serving. A striped kitchen towel is partially visible to the left.
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5 from 2 votes

Cabbage Rolls

Make Cabbage Rolls for a meal that everyone will enjoy. The beef and pork mixture is filled in tender cabbage and topped with a tomato base sauce. Simple ingredients makes this recipe so delicious.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 (makes 12 cabbage rolls and a serving is 2 rolls) 
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $14.61, $2.44 per Serving

Ingredients

For the Rolls:

  • 1 Head Cabbage
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 pound Ground Pork
  • ½ pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
  • 1 Large Egg beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper

For the Sauce:

  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully place the cabbage in the boiling water and cook until the leaves are tender enough to remove and roll.
  • Remove the cabbage from the water and carefully peel off the softened leaves. Set them aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the filling in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly around the filling.
  • Spread some of the tomato sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining tomato sauce mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 75–90 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

Make sure not to skip the steaming of the cabbage leaves as it helps make it easier to roll to prepare the cabbage rolls. 
Ensure that the casserole dish is tightly covered as it creates steams which cooks the cabbage rolls completely. 
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 1395mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 6mg
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