Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, and vegetables, then baked in a savory tomato sauce. A comforting, freezer-friendly meal with classic flavors.
Author:Maya Lawson
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes
Yield:4–6 servings (10–12 rolls) 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 large head green cabbage
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked white or brown rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
Instructions
Boil cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes until soft. Drain and cool.
Mix ground beef, rice, carrot, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
Mix tomatoes, paste, vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
Stuff each cabbage leaf with 2–3 tbsp of filling. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
Pour sauce over rolls. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
Let rest before serving. Garnish with herbs or a spoonful of sour cream.
Notes
Use turkey or plant-based ground meat for variation.