This stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is cabbage leaves filled with beef and rice, coated in a homemade tomato sauce and baked to perfection. A comfort food classic that\u2019s hearty, delicious and simple to make.<\/p>\n
INGREDIENTS
\nFOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
\n\u25a22 tablespoons butter
\n\u25a21\/2 cup onion finely chopped
\n\u25a21 teaspoon garlic minced
\n\u25a228 ounce can crushed tomatoes do not drain
\n\u25a215 ounce can tomato sauce
\n\u25a2salt and pepper to taste
\n\u25a22 tablespoons brown sugar
\n\u25a21 tablespoon red wine vinegar
\nFOR THE CABBAGE ROLLS
\n\u25a21 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
\n\u25a21 cup cooked rice
\n\u25a21\/2 cup onion finely chopped
\n\u25a21 teaspoon garlic minced
\n\u25a21 teaspoon salt
\n\u25a21\/2 teaspoon pepper
\n\u25a21\/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped, divided use
\n\u25a21 egg
\n\u25a21 head cabbage
\n\u25a2cooking spray<\/p>\n
INSTRUCTIONS
\nFor the tomato sauce: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until translucent.
\nAdd the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to the pot.
\nStir in the brown sugar and red wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
\nCook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
\nWhile the sauce is simmering, assemble the cabbage rolls. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
\nImmerse the cabbage head in the boiling water. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until cabbage leaves are pliable. Peel 12 large leaves off the cabbage.
\nPlace the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of parsley and egg in a bowl. Add 1\/2 cup of the tomato sauce to the bowl. Stir to combine.
\nLay each cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Use a small knife to cut a V-shaped notch to remove the thick part of the cabbage rib.
\nShape 1\/3 of a cup of the meat mixture into a log shape and place in the center of a cabbage leaf. Roll the cabbage leaf around the meat mixture. Repeat with remaining meat and cabbage leaves.
\nPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
\nCoat a 9\u2033x13\u2033 pan with cooking spray. Place 1\/2 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Place the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the dish. Top with remaining sauce.
\nCover with foil. Bake for 60-90 minutes or until cabbage is tender and meat is cooked through.
\nSprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, then serve.<\/p>\n
Credit: Tasteful<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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