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Classic Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Classic Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

This classic recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls is a delicious and hearty main course perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage cored
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage head and cook for a few minutes until the leaves are tender.
  • Remove cabbage from pot and carefully peel away whole leaves.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and beaten egg.
  • Place a small amount of meat filling on each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the ends.
  • In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour some sauce into a baking dish.
  • Place cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 90 minutes, until cooked through.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste after baking. Serve with sour cream if desired.