Delicious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (do not drain)
• 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

For the Cabbage Rolls:

• 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1 egg
• 1 head of cabbage
• Cooking spray

Instructions

For the Tomato Sauce:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
5. Mix in the brown sugar and red wine vinegar, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
6. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

For the Cabbage Rolls:

1. While the sauce simmers, prepare the cabbage leaves. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Immerse the head of cabbage in the boiling water for 3-5 minutes until the leaves are pliable. Peel off 12 large leaves.

Assembling the Cabbage Rolls:

1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and the egg. Add 1/2 cup of the prepared tomato sauce and mix well.
2. Lay each cabbage leaf flat. Using a small knife, cut a V-shaped notch to remove the thick part of the cabbage rib.
3. Place 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into a log shape and position it in the center of a cabbage leaf. Roll the leaf around the meat mixture, repeating with the remaining leaves and filling.

Cooking the Cabbage Rolls:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Coat a 9″x13″ baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of the dish.
3. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down in the dish and top with the remaining sauce.
4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 60-90 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.
5. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley before serving.

Enjoy these hearty and flavorful stuffed cabbage rolls, perfect for a cozy meal!