GRANDMA'S CABBAGE ROLLS

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Hearty and heartwarming, these traditional cabbage rolls are nothing short of delicious. Toasted rye bread and polenta make lovely accompaniments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head cabbage, cored
1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried savory or thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed, well drained and chopped
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut., In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, rice, dill, paprika, savory, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Place 1/3 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and filling., Combine the sauerkraut, tomatoes and bacon. Spoon half into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Arrange six cabbage rolls, seam side down, over sauerkraut mixture. Top with remaining sauerkraut mixture and rolls. Add broth to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in rolls reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

theodore campbell
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These cabbage rolls are a must-try for any cabbage lover. They're flavorful, filling, and perfect for a special occasion.


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I'm always looking for new cabbage roll recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Farkhani Hamza
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These cabbage rolls are perfect for a cold winter night. They're warm, comforting, and satisfying.


Kareen Kazark
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to make a delicious meal without breaking the bank.


Steven Auldridge
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These cabbage rolls are a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


Sk iqbalboss
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I made these cabbage rolls for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


dino king
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These cabbage rolls are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and filling.


Casey Giddens
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I'm so glad I did. These cabbage rolls are delicious!


Hannah Carr
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I've never made cabbage rolls before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Black Start
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These cabbage rolls are a great way to use up leftover rice and ground beef.


Durjoy Sd
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made these cabbage rolls with a tofu filling. They were delicious!


Byonna Justus
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These cabbage rolls are a lot of work to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and comforting.


Joho
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but these rolls were amazing. The filling was so flavorful and the cabbage was cooked perfectly.


Jahnzaib Ahktar
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These cabbage rolls were a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about them.


Kashan Kashankhan
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My grandmother used to make these cabbage rolls, and they were always a family favorite. I'm so glad I found this recipe because it's just as delicious as hers was.