Sure! Here’s a classic recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls:
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef (can substitute with pork, turkey, or a mix)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried oregano, basil, or thyme
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cabbage:
- Remove the core from the cabbage.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the cabbage and cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the leaves are softened and pliable.
- Carefully peel off the leaves one at a time and set them aside to cool. Trim the thick vein from the center of each leaf.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture at the center of the leaf.
- Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and then roll it up from the thick end to the thin end, like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and optional dried herbs. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Rolls:
- Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the pot with the sauce. Layer them as needed, but try to keep them in a single layer as much as possible.
- Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the rolls. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours, until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is tender.
- Serve:
- Carefully remove the rolls from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the top.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Enjoy your homemade stuffed cabbage rolls!
