Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Core the cabbage and place whole head into boiling water. Remove softened leaves and trim thick stems.
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Mix gently.
- Place ~1/3 cup filling onto each cabbage leaf. Fold sides and roll tightly.
- Heat olive oil in skillet. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, and beef broth. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Spread sauce in baking dish. Arrange rolls seam-side down and cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover tightly and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until tender.
- Rest 10–15 minutes before serving, spoon extra sauce over rolls.
Notes
- Trim thick rib of cabbage leaves to prevent tearing.
- Avoid overfilling as rice expands during cooking.
- Keep rolls covered with sauce while baking for tender results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg