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CABBAGE ROLLS

Cabbage Rolls

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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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch Casserole Dish

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork sausage, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, rice, dried parsley, and paprika.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
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