Cabbage Rolls
These Cabbage Rolls are a comforting dish featuring tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground pork sausage, ground beef, rice, onions, and garlic. They're baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce, making them a hearty and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large Stockpot
- Large Skillet
- 9x13-inch Casserole Dish
Ingredients
For Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1/2 pound ground pork sausage
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup Minute Rice or long-grain parboiled white rice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Submerge the whole head of cabbage and boil for 5 minutes. Remove the cabbage from the pot and drain it in a colander. Let it cool. Once cooled, trim 1/2 inch off the stem end of the cabbage. Carefully peel off 12 leaves, cutting away the tough rib from the stem end to form a V shape.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork sausage, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, rice, dried parsley, and paprika.
- Place about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down in a single layer in the prepared casserole dish. Repeat until all the cabbage rolls are made. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 80-90 minutes.
Notes
These cabbage rolls are a classic comfort food dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite herbs and spices.