Old Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Take a comforting stroll through culinary tradition with these Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls—a heartwarming dish that echoes the flavors of home and the comfort of shared family meals.
🥬 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green cabbage head | 1 large |
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Cooked white rice | 1 cup |
| Chopped onion | ½ cup |
| Chopped parsley | ¼ cup |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Egg, beaten | 1 |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Diced tomatoes | 1 can (14.5 ounces) |
| Beef broth | ½ cup |
| Brown sugar | ¼ cup |
| Apple cider vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
🥄 How to Make Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
1. Soften the Cabbage Leaves
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully cut out the cabbage core and gently pull apart the leaves. Boil a large pot of water and blanch the leaves for 2–3 minutes, just until pliable. Set them aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and evenly seasoned.
3. Stuff and Roll
Place about 2–3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from one end to the other to seal the filling inside.
4. Make the Sauce
In a deep pot or Dutch oven, stir together the diced tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer to blend the flavors.
5. Bake the Rolls
Nestle the cabbage rolls seam-side down into the pot with the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top. Cover the pot and bake for 1½ hours, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
6. Serve and Enjoy
Dish out the warm, tender cabbage rolls with plenty of that tangy-sweet tomato sauce. Each bite is a tribute to timeless recipes and treasured kitchen memories.
