Description
These comforting cabbage rolls are a hearty and satisfying family favorite, featuring tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and aromatic seasonings, then baked in rich tomato sauce to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cabbage rolls.
- Prepare Cabbage Leaves: Carefully remove the leaves from the large cabbage head, ensuring they remain intact for rolling.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Rolls: Place a scoop of the meat and rice mixture onto each cabbage leaf, spreading it evenly.
- Roll Cabbage Leaves: Roll the cabbage leaf tightly around the filling, folding in the sides to enclose the mixture securely.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place each rolled cabbage seam side down in a baking dish to help keep them closed during baking.
- Add Tomato Sauce: Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the cabbage rolls to keep them moist and flavorful as they bake.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
Notes
- Make sure to separate the cabbage leaves carefully to avoid tearing them.
- Using cooked rice prevents excess moisture in the filling.
- For extra flavor, brown the ground beef before mixing if desired.
- You can add garlic or herbs like parsley or dill for variation.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat gently.
