Easy Cabbage & Beef Rolls

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Comforting baked cabbage rolls with savory beef, mushrooms, and a tangy tomato glaze.
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Easy Cabbage & Beef Rolls

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 338

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These easy cabbage and beef rolls are the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, soft cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef, rice, and mushrooms. The dish is baked in a rich, slightly sweet and tangy tomato sauce that permeates every bite. It is a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for chilly weeknights or when you want to serve a classic family favorite without the fuss. The combination of earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and bright lemon juice creates a complex flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the mild sweetness of the cabbage.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
  2. Carefully remove 10 large, intact outer leaves from the head of cabbage.
  3. Place the cabbage leaves in a large pot and cover them with boiling water.
  4. Cover the pot and let the leaves stand for 10 minutes to soften.
  5. Drain the cabbage leaves well and set aside on a clean towel or plate.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce with the ground beef, mushrooms, uncooked instant rice, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the meat and vegetables are evenly combined.
  8. Place about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture in the center of each softened cabbage leaf.
  9. Fold the two opposite ends of the leaf over the filling, then roll the leaf tightly around the filling.
  10. Place the rolls seam-side down in a lightly greased 8-inch baking dish.
  11. In a small bowl, combine the remaining tomato sauce, sugar, and lemon juice, then pour this mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls.
  12. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  13. Remove the cabbage rolls from the dish and transfer them to a serving platter.
  14. Pour the remaining tomato sauce mixture from the baking dish into a small saucepan.
  15. In a small cup, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir this slurry into the saucepan.
  16. Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
  17. Continue to boil and stir for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
  18. Pour the thickened sauce over the cabbage rolls on the serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 338kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 22mg8%
Sodium 775mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 4.1g
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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