Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

✅ Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
Ingredients

1 large head of cabbage

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 cup cooked rice

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large egg

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

2 cups tomato sauce

1 cup crushed tomatoes

1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)

1 tbsp olive oil

✅ Instructions

1. Prepare the Cabbage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Remove the core of the cabbage and place the whole head into the boiling water.

Let the leaves soften, then peel them off one by one and set aside.

2. Make the Filling

In a bowl, mix the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Combine well until fully mixed.

3. Roll the Cabbage

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each cabbage leaf.

Fold the sides and roll tightly like a small burrito.

4. Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar, and olive oil.

5. Assemble the Dish

Spread a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.

Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down.

Pour the remaining sauce over the top.

6. Bake

Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Remove foil for the last 10 minutes for a richer color.