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Stuffed Cabbage with Beef and Rice, Homemade Tomato Sauce

4.9(412 reviews)
Prep Time45 min
Cook Time50 min
Servings6
DifficultyMedium

Dive into culinary authenticity with these stuffed cabbage rolls with beef and rice, a traditional recipe that evokes flavors from the past. Tender cabbage leaves delicately wrap a generous filling of ground beef and rice, all slowly simmered in a homemade tomato sauce with enchanting aromas. This comforting, economical and easy-to-prepare dish will delight the whole family during Sunday meals. A true invitation to a taste journey that warms hearts and brings generations together around the table.

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🛒 Ingredients
🍳 Preparation Steps
  1. 1

    Cabbage preparation: Carefully detach the best leaves. Blanch them for 3-4 minutes in salted boiling water. Drain and cool in ice water.

  2. 2

    Filling: Mix all filling ingredients (ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika) until you get a homogeneous mixture.

  3. 3

    Shaping: Place 2-3 spoons of filling in the center of each leaf. Fold the sides and roll tightly to form the stuffed cabbage rolls.

  4. 4

    Tomato sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomato coulis, sugar, bay leaf and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cooking: Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls in a baking dish. Cover with tomato sauce. Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes at 180°C.

Tips & Tricks
  • Cabbage: Choose large leaves without holes to facilitate rolling
  • Filling: Mix well for a homogeneous texture and prevent the filling from falling apart
  • Rolling: Roll tightly so the filling doesn't escape during cooking
  • Cooking: Check doneness by inserting a knife, the blade should come out hot
  • Serving: Serve with mashed potatoes or fresh bread for a complete meal
Enjoy your meal!

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