Here’s a detailed and delicious recipe for Stuffed Cabbage (also known as cabbage rolls). This dish features tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a comforting classic that’s perfect for family dinners!
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water (if needed)