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Cabbage Rolls With Rice

Mother’s Magical Cabbage Rolls With Rice in 7 Easy Steps

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Classic cabbage rolls stuffed with a flavorful mix of ground beef, Italian sausage, rice, and spices, baked in a rich tomato sauce.

  • Total Time: 100 mins
  • Yield: 9 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 ½ cups cooked long grain rice (1/2 cup uncooked rice makes 1 ½ cups cooked)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper (plus more for sauce, optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (plus more for sauce, optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 15 oz tomato sauce (1 can, divided)
  • 10.75 oz condensed tomato soup (1 can)
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Soften cabbage leaves by microwaving them in a bowl with water for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain.
  3. In a bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, rice, onion, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, egg, and ½ cup tomato sauce.
  4. In another bowl, whisk remaining tomato sauce, tomato soup, and extra seasoning if desired.
  5. Spread ½ cup sauce in a 9×13 casserole dish.
  6. Place ⅓ cup meat mixture in each cabbage leaf. Fold and roll tightly.
  7. Arrange rolls in the dish. Pour remaining sauce on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour (internal temp should reach 145°F).
  9. Uncover, baste with sauce, and bake 10 more minutes.
  10. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh cabbage for easier rolling.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 70 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg