ELAINE'S CABBAGE ROLLS
This is a very old recipe that I have been using since 1965. Can be made ahead of time. They taste even better the second day. Leftovers freeze well. Sometimes I double the recipe so that I will have some to freeze. The leaves from Savoy Cabbage or Chinese cabbage are easier to work with. Preparing the cabbage leaves is the most...
Provided by Elaine Douglas
Categories Casseroles
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Wash cabbage; cut out core. Drop cabbage, core side down into a large saucepan of boiling salted water to cover and blanch five or six minutes or until softened. Drain and carefully separate leaves. Alternatively, you can put the cabbage in the microwave to soften the leaves. Take the leaves off the head as they soften and then put the cabbage back in the microwave to soften the next layer.
- 2. Combine beef, rice, sugar, grated onion, one tablespoon lemon juice, one teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
- 3. Drain cabbage leaves. Trim the tough center rib to make leaf more pliable. Place a spoonful of meat mixture on each leaf; roll up from the stem end leaving the sides loose. After it is rolled up, tuck in the sides like a dimple. This will secure the rolls without using toothpicks.
- 4. Saute fine-chopped onion with remaining 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika and pinch of pepper in hot oil in skillet or dutch onion for about 10 minutes. Add hot water and transfer onion misture to casserole or leave in dutch oven. Arrange cabbage rolls on top of onions.
- 5. Mix tomato sauce with sugar and the 1/4 cup lemon juice; pour over cabbage rolls and cover.
- 6. Bake at 325 F for two to three hours. Taste and add more sugar and lemon juice if necessary. If cooked on stove top, cook over low heat.
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Henry Kirunda
[email protected]I added some chopped carrots and celery to the filling for extra flavor.
Haider Khan
[email protected]These cabbage rolls are a great way to use up leftover rice.
Erin Taylor
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Alex Kedoki
[email protected]I've made these cabbage rolls several times now and they are always a hit with my family and friends. They are so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe!
Maria Tabbasum
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Rylz_art
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed these cabbage rolls. The filling was so flavorful and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Adebesin Abiodun
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
subash suyal
[email protected]I love the addition of bacon to the filling. It gives the cabbage rolls a nice smoky flavor.
Mary Bott
[email protected]I've never made cabbage rolls before, but these were easy to follow and turned out great! The filling was so flavorful and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Ezra
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and comforting. I will definitely be making them again.
Mian Saim
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cabbage rolls, but these were really good. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Madison Velarde
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Lisa Niekerk
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh cabbage leaves instead of canned. It makes a big difference in the flavor and texture of the dish.
Christopher Mwamba
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cabbage rolls were to make. I was expecting them to be a lot more time-consuming, but they actually came together quite quickly. And the end result was totally worth it - they were absolutely delicious!
Gid Brown
[email protected]I've made these cabbage rolls several times now and they are always delicious. The filling is so rich and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
LEGEND STAR GAMING
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making them again.