These Swedish Cabbage Rolls are a comforting classic that brings the warmth of Scandinavian home cooking to your table. Tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around a flavorful mixture of lean ground beef, cooked rice, onion, and spices. The rolls are then nestled in a slow cooker with a simple, aromatic sauce made from tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. As they cook low and slow, the cabbage becomes incredibly soft, and the filling absorbs the sweet and tangy flavors of the sauce. This dish is hearty yet tender, offering a perfect balance of savory meat and bright acidity. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a comforting meal for chilly evenings. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, these rolls are a family-friendly favorite that requires minimal active effort for maximum satisfaction.
Swedish Cabbage Rolls
Description
These Swedish Cabbage Rolls are a comforting classic that brings the warmth of Scandinavian home cooking to your table. Tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around a flavorful mixture of lean ground beef, cooked rice, onion, and spices. The rolls are then nestled in a slow cooker with a simple, aromatic sauce made from tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. As they cook low and slow, the cabbage becomes incredibly soft, and the filling absorbs the sweet and tangy flavors of the sauce. This dish is hearty yet tender, offering a perfect balance of savory meat and bright acidity. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a comforting meal for chilly evenings. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, these rolls are a family-friendly favorite that requires minimal active effort for maximum satisfaction.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and blanch for 3 minutes until tender enough to roll. Drain and set aside on a cutting board.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, milk, chopped onion, salt, pepper, ground beef, and uncooked minute rice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf.
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Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll up tightly to enclose the meat. Secure each roll with a toothpick if necessary.
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Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls in the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the beef is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 480.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.0g24%
- Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
- Cholesterol 180.1mg61%
- Sodium 5266.8mg220%
- Total Carbohydrate 43.0g15%
- Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
- Sugars 16.7g
- Protein 42.2g85%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For extra sauce, double the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce mixture before pouring over the rolls.
If using fresh cabbage, choose smaller heads with tender outer leaves for easier rolling.
Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a lighter version.
