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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

1 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • cabbage (large head, whole)Produce1 piece
  • ground beefMeat450 g
  • ground porkMeat225 g
  • cooked white rice (cooked)Grains180 g
  • onion (medium, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • egg (large)Dairy1 piece
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • crushed tomatoes (canned)Pantry800 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • brown sugarPantry15 g
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

261kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Blanch and prepare the cabbage leaves

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Boil the whole head of cabbage until the outer leaves soften.
    • Peel off the large leaves and cut out the thickest part of the core from each leaf.
    Step 1
  2. Make the filling

    • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt and pepper until just combined.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the tomato sauce

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.
    • Spread a thin layer of the sauce at the bottom of the baking dish.
    Step 3
  4. Roll the cabbage rolls

    • Place a spoonful of the meat mixture into the center of each cabbage leaf.
    • Fold the sides in and roll up tightly.
    • Place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish.
    Step 4
  5. Add the sauce

    • Pour the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the cabbage rolls.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
    • Bake at 175 °C until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is perfectly tender.
    Step 6
  7. Garnish and serve

    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
    Step 7