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Stuffed Cabbage

A comforting dish of tender cabbage leaves filled with savory meat and rice, baked in a rich tomato sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European
Keyword: stuffed cabbage, comfort food, Eastern European dish, family dinner
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Carefully remove the core from the cabbage.
  • Blanch the cabbage head for about 5 minutes until leaves are tender.
  • Gently peel off 12-15 leaves and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Take a cabbage leaf and place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture at the base.
  • Roll the leaf tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
  • Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
  • Pour tomato sauce over the rolls and cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 4g