Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Delve into a comforting and hearty dish with our Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. This recipe brings together tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, ground chicken, and rice, all simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or to impress your guests, these cabbage rolls are a must-try!

Ingredients

For The Filling:

• 1/2 lb (225g) lean ground beef 🥩
• 1/2 lb (225g) ground chicken breast 🍗
• 1 cup half-cooked rice 🍚
• 1/2 onion, minced 🧅
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 🌶️
• 1 small carrot, grated 🥕
• 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
• 1 egg, beaten 🥚
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 🌶️

For The Cabbage Rolls:

• 1 head of green cabbage 🥬
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
• 2 bay leaves 🍃
• 3 whole peppercorns 🌶️
• 1 large carrot, chopped 🥕
• 1-2 tablespoons sour cream 🥄
• Salt, to taste 🧂
• Water 💧
• 1 tablespoon butter 🧈
• 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour 🌾
• Fresh dill (optional), for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage:

• With a sharp knife, remove the core from the cabbage. Place the cabbage, core side down, in a large pot with about 2-3 inches of boiling salted water. Cover and cook on low for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and carefully turn the cabbage cut side up. Using tongs, remove the cabbage leaves and set them aside to cool a bit. You will need about 10 leaves.
• Coarsely chop the remaining cabbage and place it over the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven (optional). Set aside. 🥬

2️⃣ Trim the Leaves:

• Using a knife, cut away the thick center stem from the outside of each leaf without cutting all the way through. 🔪

3️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables:

• Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat until melted. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat and let cool. 🍳

4️⃣ Make the Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the beef, chicken, rice, egg, sautéed onion mixture, salt, and pepper.
• Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf near the stem end. Fold over each side and tightly roll the cabbage roll. At this point, cabbage rolls can be frozen until ready to use. 🥣

5️⃣ Cook the Rolls:

• Once you have made all your rolls, place them (with the end of the leaf face down) on top of the chopped cabbage in the pot. Add peppercorns, chopped carrot, and bay leaves.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato paste with 1 cup of water and pour over rolls. Add enough water so the rolls are almost covered. Add salt to taste.
• Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling inside the cabbage is cooked through. 🍲

6️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:

• Remove the cabbage rolls from the pot. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave and mix it with flour.
• Add this mixture to the pot, stir gently and boil for a few minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the sour cream. 🍶

7️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve the cabbage rolls topped with the sauce and accompanied by boiled or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired. Enjoy! 🌿🍽️

Nutrition Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 80 minutes
• Calories: 320 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 6 servings

Final Thoughts

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender cabbage leaves with a hearty and flavorful filling. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting dinner, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Enjoy this classic dish with a modern twist, and don’t forget to share your creations with family and friends!

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 80min
• Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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For The Filling:

1/2 lb (225g) lean ground beef 🥩
1/2 lb (225g) ground chicken breast 🍗
1 cup half-cooked rice 🍚
1/2 onion, minced 🧅
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 🌶️
1 small carrot, grated 🥕
2 tablespoons butter 🧈
1 egg, beaten 🥚
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/4 teaspoon pepper 🌶️
For The Cabbage Rolls:

1 head of green cabbage 🥬
2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
2 bay leaves 🍃
3 whole peppercorns 🌶️
1 large carrot, chopped 🥕
1–2 tablespoons sour cream 🥄
salt, to taste 🧂
water 💧
1 tablespoon butter 🧈
1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour 🌾
fresh dill (optional), for garnish 🌿

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Instructions

1️⃣ With a sharp knife, remove the core from the cabbage. Place the cabbage, core side down, in a large pot with about 2-3 inches of boiling salted water, cover, and cook on low for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully turn the cabbage cut side up. Next, using tongs, remove the cabbage leaves and set them aside to cool a bit. You will need about 10 leaves. Coarsely chop the remaining cabbage and place it over the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven (optional). Set aside. 🥬

2️⃣ Using a knife, cut away the thick center stem from the outside of each leaf without cutting all the way through. 🔪

3️⃣ Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat until melted. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat and let cool. 🍳

4️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the beef, chicken, rice, egg, sautéed onion mixture, salt, and pepper. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf near the stem end. Fold over each side and tightly roll the cabbage roll. At this point, cabbage rolls can be frozen until ready to use. 🥣

5️⃣ Once you have made all your rolls, place them (with the end of the leaf face down) on top of the chopped cabbage in the pot. Add peppercorns, chopped carrot, and bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine tomato paste with 1 cup of water and pour over rolls. Add enough water so the rolls are almost covered. Add salt to taste. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling inside the cabbage is cooked through. 🍲

6️⃣ For the sauce: Remove the cabbage rolls from the pot. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave and mix it with flour. Add this mixture to the pot, stir gently and boil for a few minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the sour cream. 🍶

7️⃣ Serve the cabbage rolls topped with the sauce and accompanied by boiled or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired. Enjoy! 🌿🍽️

• Prep Time: 20min
• Cook Time: 60min

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 Kcal