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**Discover the Culinary Delight of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: A Symphony of Flavors Awaits**

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, a cherished dish that harmonizes a symphony of flavors. These tender cabbage leaves are meticulously stuffed with a flavorful filling, lovingly crafted from a blend of seasoned ground beef, aromatic rice, savory vegetables, and a touch of herbs. Immerse yourself in the delightful variations presented in this article, each offering a unique twist on this classic recipe. From the traditional European-style rolls simmered in a rich tomato sauce to the innovative vegetarian rolls filled with a medley of roasted vegetables, there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as you explore the diverse world of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, a culinary masterpiece that promises satisfaction with every bite.

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MOM'S CLASSIC STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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No summer cookout is complete without a tray of stuffed cabbages! Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, seasoned ground meats and a rich tomato sauce make this the perfect summer comfort food. Plus these freeze beautifully!

Provided by The Kitchen Whisperer

Categories     Stuffed

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large size head cabbage (about 3-5 pounds)
1 lb ground beef (or 1 1/2 lbs if not using pork)
1/2 pound ground pork (omit if using all beef)
1 medium onion, chopped small
3 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
2 eggs
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups cooked, cooled white rice
3 10.75 ounce cans tomato soup (if using a deep dish pan with a 3" side use 4 cans)

Steps:

  • Remove core from cabbage. Place whole head in a large pot filled with boiling, salted water. Cover and cook 3 minutes, or until softened enough to pull off individual leaves. If the leaves do not pull off easily, return the cabbage to the pot to boil a minute or two more. When the leaves are cool enough, use a paring knife to cut away the thick center stem from each leaf, without cutting all the way through.
  • In a large bowl, add in the ground beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, eggs, ketchup, tomato paste, and parsley. Mix gently to combine. Add in 2/3rd of a can of tomato soup (almost 3/4 of a cup) and mix.
  • To stuff the leaves lay down a single large leaf with the cut edge facing you (where the stem was) and place about a 1/2 cup of the meat mixture in the lower third of the leave. If the leaf is huge add more, if smaller add less meat. Fold the sides of the leaf over the meat and roll the cabbage up (like rolling a burrito). Repeat until all of the leaves are stuffed. If you have extra meat just roll it up as meatballs and place it in the baking pan with the stuffed cabbage.
  • Preheat oven to 350F, rack in the center.
  • In a large deep dish (4" at least) baking pan (or two 9×13" glass pans), spread out the remaining soup from the open can on the bottom of the pan. Open up a 2nd can and pour out 1/2 of it and spread out until the bottom of the pan in covered in a light coating.
  • Place a single layer of stuffed cabbages on the bottom of your pan. Add the remaining half of the 2nd can of tomato soup. If you have leaves that are too small to stuff or are badly torn, add them on top of the soup.
  • Add the 2nd layer of stuffed cabbage (you must make sure you have a 1/2" gap at the top of your pan and stuffed cabbage. It cannot go over the top of the pan. Top with the remaining can of tomato soup and spread out evenly.
  • Spray the underneath of a large piece of foil. Place foil side down on the pan and close tightly around the dish. Place the pan on a larger cookie sheet to catch any spillovers.
  • Bake for 3 - 4 hours or until the cabbage is tender when pierced with a knife. (I start to check mine after 2 hours 45 minutes).
  • Remove from the oven, uncover and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 stuffed cabbage, Calories 185 calories, Sugar 12 g, Sodium 1206 mg, Fat 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg

STUFFED CABBAGE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large head Savoy or green cabbage, including outer leaves
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions, and cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Remove the entire core of the cabbage with a paring knife. Immerse the head of cabbage in the boiling water for a few minutes, peeling off each leaf with tongs as soon as it s flexible. Set the leaves aside. Depending on the size of each leaf, you will need at least 14 leaves.
  • For the filling, in a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add 1 cup of the sauce to the meat mixture and mix lightly with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To assemble, place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Remove the hard triangular rib from the base of each cabbage leaf with a small paring knife. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filling in an oval shape near the rib edge of each leaf and roll up toward the outer edge, tucking the sides in as you roll. Place half the cabbage rolls, seam sides down, over the sauce. Add more sauce and more cabbage rolls alternately until you ve placed all the cabbage rolls in the pot. Pour the remaining sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover the dish tightly with the lid and bake for 1 hour or until the meat is cooked and the rice is tender. Serve hot.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS (GALUMPKIS)



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For an Eastern European classic, make Tyler Florence's Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Galumpkis) from Food Network. They're filled with beef, pork and rice.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Yield about 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 1/2 quarts crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Splash dry red wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups steamed white rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large heads green cabbage, about 3 pounds each

Steps:

  • To make the sauce:
  • Coat a 3-quart saucepan with the oil and place over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar; simmer, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until soft. Stir in the tomato paste, a splash of wine, parsley, and 1/2 cup of the prepared sweet and sour tomato sauce, mix to incorporate and then take it off the heat. Combine the ground meat in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg, the cooked rice, and the sauteed onion mixture. Toss the filling together with your hands to combine, season with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the large, damaged outer leaves from the cabbages and set aside. Cut out the cores of the cabbages with a sharp knife and carefully pull off all the rest of the leaves, keeping them whole and as undamaged as possible, (get rid of all the small leaves and use them for coleslaw or whatever.) Blanch the cabbage leaves in the pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, or until pliable. Run the leaves under cool water then lay them out so you can assess just how many blankets you have to wrap up the filling. Next, carefully cut out the center vein from the leaves so they will be easier to roll up. Take the reserved big outer leaves and lay them on the bottom of a casserole pan, let part of the leaves hang out the sides of the pan. This insulation will prevent the cabbage rolls from burning on the bottom when baked. Use all the good looking leaves to make the cabbage rolls. Put about 1/2 cup of the meat filling in the center of the cabbage and starting at what was the stem-end, fold the sides in and roll up the cabbage to enclose the filling. Place the cabbage rolls side by side in rows, seam-side down, in a casserole pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour the remaining sweet and sour tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls. Fold the hanging leaves over the top to enclose and keep the moisture in. Drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 1 hour until the meat is cooked.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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These flavorful low-carb beef and cabbage rolls are made with tender boiled cabbage leaves stuffed with beef and rice cooked in a homemade tomato sauce. They're easy to make, filling, and the perfect comfort food. Serve them with sour cream and cilantro, or eat them all by themselves for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
1 tablespoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ cup white rice, uncooked medium grain
1 green cabbage, core removed
sour cream, for serving
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering, then cook the garlic until fragrant, for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomato, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, rice, and 1 cup (260 G) of tomato sauce. Mix until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage, cut side down. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the cabbage to a cutting board, cut side up, and let cool until it reaches room temperature.
  • Peel off a layer of the cabbage. With the stem facing upwards, use a paring knife to trim the thicker stem, which will make the leaf easier to roll. With the stem side pointed towards you, place a few tablespoons of filling at the base of the leaf.
  • Roll upwards so the filling is covered by a single layer of the cabbage. Fold both sides in, then roll all the way up.
  • Place the cabbage roll seam side down in a 9x13-inch (23x33 -cm) baking dish and repeat with the remaining filling.
  • Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 18 grams

BEEF STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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We have been making this dish in my family since I was a little girl. Mother served it with corn bread fritters-I like to serve it with corn bread muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cabbage
1 to 1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar

Steps:

  • Remove core from cabbage. Steam 12 large outer leaves until limp. Drain well. , In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, egg and seasonings; mix well. Put about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf. Fold in sides, starting at an unfolded edge, and roll up leaf completely to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling. Place rolls in a large skillet or Dutch oven. , Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, water and lemon juice or vinegar; pour over cabbage rolls. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, spooning sauce over rolls occasionally during cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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"IN OUR area of Pennsylvania, cabbage rolls are frequently served at special occasions of all kinds. These versatile roll-ups can be stuffed with pork or other kinds of fillings. Though we've tried some of the others, my family always goes back to the ground beef-it just tastes best to us."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cabbage
1 cup quick-cooking rice, cooked and cooled
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted, divided
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water only until leaves fall off head. Reserve 14-16 large leaves for rolls and set aside remaining cabbage. , In a bowl, combine rice, beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup soup. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons meat mixture on each cabbage leaf. Fold in sides, then roll up leaves to completely enclose meat., Line a Dutch oven with leftover cabbage leaves. Combine remaining soup and water; pour over cabbage. Stack cabbage rolls on top of sauce. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer on low for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until rolls are tender. , Remove rolls and cabbage. If desired, sauce may be thickened by boiling over high heat. Spoon sauce over rolls and cabbage and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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I don't know where I got this recipe, but I have been using it for well over 20 years. Works well in a slow cooker.

Provided by Judy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup water
⅓ cup uncooked white rice
8 cabbage leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large, wide saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened; drain.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 cup cooked rice, onion, egg, salt and pepper, along with 2 tablespoons of tomato soup. Mix thoroughly.
  • Divide the beef mixture evenly among the cabbage leaves. Roll and secure them with toothpicks or string.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, place the cabbage rolls and pour the remaining tomato soup over the top. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring and basting with the liquid often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 656.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

BEST STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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Tender leaves of cabbage are wrapped around a hearty sirloin and rice filling and topped with a homemade tomato sauce in this family-friendly recipe for stuffed cabbage leaves. The hint of allspice and slight tang from vinegar create a perfect balance in this dish. They remind me of eating at a Lebanese food festival, although not quite as spicy. Serve with Greek salad or tabouli salad and warm pita for the perfect bite!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 large head cabbage
2 teaspoons oil
½ cup minced onion
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 pound ground sirloin
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 medium lemon, cut into 6 wedges
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 4 teaspoons salt. Remove loose, outer leaves from the cabbage and place in the boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from the water and set aside.
  • Remove core from the cabbage and carefully place the head in the boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes, removing the outer leaves one at a time as they loosen every minute. Set aside 12 large leaves and reserve inner portion of the cabbage for another use.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons minced onion for cabbage rolls; add remaining onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, water, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare cabbage rolls: Mix sirloin, rice, garlic, reserved minced onion, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, remaining pepper, and allspice together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Place a softened cabbage leaf on a cutting board and remove the bottom, tough portion of the stem. Place about 3 tablespoons meat filling into the center of the leaf. Fold the sides inward and roll the leaf up tightly, like a burrito or spring roll. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • Pour 1 cup tomato sauce mixture in a bottom of a 9x13-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish. Place cabbage rolls, seam-side down, in the baking dish and pour remaining sauce on top. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Lightly squeeze a wedge of lemon over each serving and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 2457 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

BEST STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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This tasty cabbage roll recipe uses tomato juice instead of tomato sauce. It has a slight tang to it from lemon juice and mint leaves. I got this recipe from my mother when she was in WW years ago. It's very tasty and well worth trying.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces ground beef
2 tablespoons rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 clove garlic
14 -16 leaves cabbage

Steps:

  • Remove the hard core from the cabbage and wilt the leaves.
  • Line a casserole dish with two cabbage leaves.
  • Mix all the ingredients except the garlic, using only 1/2 cup of the tomato juice.
  • Roll the mixture in leaves- using approximately 1 heaping TBLS per leaf.
  • Place the rolls, seam side down, on the leaves in the dish.
  • Add the clove of garlic, remaining tomato juice and 1/2 cup of water to the dish.
  • Bake at 325*F, covered for 45-60 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage. Look for a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Blanch the cabbage leaves before filling them. This will help to soften the leaves and make them more pliable, making it easier to roll them up.
  • Use a variety of fillings. This recipe uses a combination of ground beef, pork, and rice, but you can also use other fillings such as lamb, turkey, or vegetables.
  • Season the filling well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. You want the filling to be flavorful so that it can stand up to the tangy tomato sauce.
  • Roll the cabbage rolls tightly. This will help to keep the filling from falling out during cooking.
  • Simmer the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce. The sauce should be tangy and slightly sweet, with a hint of spice.
  • Serve the cabbage rolls hot. They can be served with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and additional tomato sauce, if desired.

Conclusion:

Stuffed cabbage rolls are a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner. With a little planning and preparation, you can make these cabbage rolls at home and enjoy a taste of comfort food that the whole family will love.

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