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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Are you looking for a hearty and delicious meal that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than stuffed cabbage rolls!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 11
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oils
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • Crushed tomatoes 28 ounces do not drain
  • 15 ounces can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to your liking
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Cabbage Rolls:

  • Ground beef leaner 1 pound is better
  • 1 cup of cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1 head cabbage

Instructions
 

Tomato Sauce:

  • Place the olive oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
  • Cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Mix together the tomato sauce, tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Add the Italian herbs, salt, brown sugar and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil.
  • Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring every now and again.

Cabbage Rolls:

  • Bring a large pot to boil in the meantime.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Place the cabbage head into boiling water. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes, or until the leaves become soft.
  • Take 12 large leaves out of water and remove them.
  • Mix together the ground beef, rice and onion powder until well combined. Add the Worcestershire sauce, paprika or Italian herbs, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, the egg, and mix in the egg.
  • Mix 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Place each cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Then, using a small knife, cut a V-shaped hole to remove the thick portion of the cabbage rib.
  • Make 1/3 cup of the meat mixture, shape it into a log and place it in the middle of a cabbage leaf. The cabbage leaf should be rolled around the meat mixture. Continue with the remaining meat and cabbage leaves.

Bake:

  • Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. Spread half the tomato sauce on the bottom. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the baking dish. Finish by topping with the remaining sauce.
  • Protect with foil
  • Bake for 70 to 90 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the parsley on top and serve.