Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls, a heartwarming dish inspired by cherished family traditions. These rolls feature tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, rice, and fresh herbs, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe not only delivers comfort but also versatility, allowing you to pair these delicious rolls with various sides. With straightforward preparation steps and nutritious ingredients, Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, minced
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cans (13.5 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt
- pepper
- dill weed
- onion powder
- red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot; remove the core from the cabbage and add the whole head to the boiling water for about 5 minutes until leaves soften.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, egg, minced onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, dill weed, onion powder, and optional chili flakes; mix well.
- Once cooled enough to handle, peel off cabbage leaves. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling at the base of each leaf; fold sides over and roll tightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray and place cabbage rolls seam-side down.
- Pour tomato sauce over rolls and add a bit of water around the edges.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 135 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 135 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg