Cabbage Rolls – Don't LOSE this recipe

By deiv3 on September 20, 2024

Cabbage Rolls – Don't LOSE this recipe

Ingredients:
1 large head of cabbage
1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:

Prepare the Cabbage:
Core the cabbage and gently pull apart the leaves.
Boil the cabbage leaves in a large pot of salted water for about 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Drain and set aside to cool.
Make the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls:
Lay a cabbage leaf flat, add about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center, fold the sides over, and roll it up tightly. Repeat until all the filling is used.
Prepare the Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, and thyme. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
Cook the Cabbage Rolls:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the cabbage rolls in a baking dish, seam side down. Pour the tomato sauce over the rolls, ensuring they are fully covered.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the rolls are tender and fully cooked.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.