Description
Tender, savory cabbage rolls filled with a rich mixture of ground meat and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cabbage ((about 2.5 lbs, core removed and leaves separated))
- 1 lb ground beef ((80/20 lean-to-fat ratio))
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 1 medium yellow onion ((finely diced))
- 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 large egg ((beaten))
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ((divided))
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water until pliable, then trim thick veins and dry.
- Mix ground beef, pork, rice, egg, milk, onion, garlic, herbs, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Fill cabbage leaves with meat mixture, roll tightly, and arrange in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Combine tomato sauce, paste, sugar, and water; pour over rolls.
- Bake covered at 375°F for 45 minutes, then uncover, top with cheese, and bake 15-20 minutes more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F.