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Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls

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These old-fashioned cabbage rolls are a comforting, hearty classic that brings warm, home-style flavor to your table. The filling combines lean ground beef and pork with uncooked rice, fresh dill, and a hint of cayenne for a savory, aromatic bite. Each roll is carefully wrapped in tenderized cabbage leaves and nestled into a pot with sliced cabbage for extra texture. Simmered slowly in a rich tomato sauce with diced tomatoes, the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a moist and satisfying dish.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 314.5
Description
These old-fashioned cabbage rolls are a comforting, hearty classic that brings warm, home-style flavor to your table. The filling combines lean ground beef and pork with uncooked rice, fresh dill, and a hint of cayenne for a savory, aromatic bite. Each roll is carefully wrapped in tenderized cabbage leaves and nestled into a pot with sliced cabbage for extra texture. Simmered slowly in a rich tomato sauce with diced tomatoes, the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a moist and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
  • Cabbage (approx. 3 lbs)
  • Salt (for boiling water)
  • Ground beef, lean
  • Ground pork
  • Dill weed, dried
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • Diced tomatoes (16 oz)
  • Onion, chopped
  • Long-grain rice, uncooked
  • Sugar
  • Dried parsley flakes
Directions
  1. 1
    Remove the core from the cabbage head.
  2. 2
    In a large kettle or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil and add salt.
  3. 3
    Place the cored cabbage in the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove the outer leaves as they soften; return the remaining cabbage to the boiling water to obtain a total of 12 large leaves.
  5. 5
    Drain the leaves and remove the thick center vein from each leaf to make them pliable.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, chopped onion, uncooked rice, parsley, salt, dill, and cayenne pepper.
  7. 7
    Mix the meat mixture well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  8. 8
    Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf.
  9. 9
    Fold in the sides of the leaf, then roll up tightly from the unfolded edge to completely enclose the filling.
  10. 10
    Slice the remaining cabbage core and smaller pieces, and place them in the bottom of a large baking dish or Dutch oven.
  11. 11
    Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down over the sliced cabbage layer.
  12. 12
    In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sugar, and the remaining tomato sauce.
  13. 13
    Pour the tomato mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls.
  14. 14
    Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 314.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.0g27%
Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
Cholesterol 89.7mg30%
Sodium 558.5mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 6.9g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 4.3g
Protein 31.7g64%

* 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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