Homemade Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce
Homemade Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce are a nostalgic comfort food that brings warmth to any table. Tender cabbage leaves envelop a savory filling of ground meat and rice, all simmered in a rich, zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, these rolls are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve them hot with crusty bread for a heartwarming experience that’ll leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by peeling off about twelve leaves and blanching them in boiling water for two minutes until pliable.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, ground meat, sautéed onion and garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place two tablespoons of filling at the base of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread one cup of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for one hour; uncover for the last ten minutes to brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cabbage rolls (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg