Easy Cabbage Rolls

Savor the comforting flavors of homemade perfection with this easy cabbage rolls recipe—a classic dish reimagined for simplicity and incredible taste! Tender green cabbage leaves are lovingly filled with a hearty mixture of savory ground beef, fluffy white rice, and aromatic herbs like thyme, then simmered to fork-tender perfection in a rich and tangy tomato sauce. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and straightforward instructions, this traditional comfort food becomes easily accessible for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth cabbage rolls with a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce, and watch them disappear from the plate! Perfectly satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for any comfort food lover. Keywords: Easy cabbage rolls, stuffed cabbage, classic family dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
• 28 oz can Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Carefully remove 12 large, intact cabbage leaves from the head of cabbage. Submerge the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix well to form the filling mixture.

Step 3

Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface and place about 1/4 cup of the filling near the base of the leaf. Roll the leaf tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 4

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cabbage rolls seam-side down and cook for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Work in batches if needed.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and sugar. Stir well to make the sauce.

Step 6

Pour the tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 7

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid and let the cabbage rolls simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the filling is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the cabbage rolls to a serving platter. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2266.1 grams (2266.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1833

Total Fat 105.60g	135%
Saturated Fat 36.90g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g
Cholesterol 541mg	180%
Sodium 4215mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 131.70g	48%
Dietary Fiber 23.30g	83%
Total Sugars 49.70g
Protein 105.20g	210%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 4215mg	90%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 27.8%