Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

from evolvingtable.com
90 min

Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls make a delicious and healthy dinner for a cozy night in. This easy traditional Polish-style cabbage roll recipe is a healthy, gluten-free, and lower-carb comfort food dish your family is sure to love!

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage (green*)
  • 2 Tbsp. oil (olive or avocado)
  • 1 cup sweet onion (finely chopped, divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce (canned)
  • 15 oz. crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
  • ½ tsp. black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey*)
  • 1 cup rice (cooked, white or brown*)
  • ½ cup sweet onion (finely chopped, divided)
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Cut and remove about 1 inch from the bottom of the head of cabbage.

  4. 4

    Place the entire head of cabbage into the pot of boiling water and boil for 4-5 minutes or until the leaves peel easily and are pliable.

  5. 5

    Remove the boiled head of cabbage from the pot and place on a dish towel to let drain.

  6. 6

    Once cool to the touch, peel 12 cabbage leaves from the head, being careful not to tear them.

  7. 7

    Add oil and chopped onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion has softened. Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for an additional minute.

  8. 8

    Add all filling ingredients to a large bowl. Mash the ingredients together using a potato masher until well combined.