Old Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe 🥬
Hearty, comforting, and just like grandma used to make.

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🥬 Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

Cabbage

• 1 large green cabbage

Filling

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or beef & pork mix)
• ½ cup uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika

Sauce

• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup water or beef broth
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Carefully remove cabbage core.
3. Boil cabbage 5–8 minutes, peeling off softened leaves.
4. Set aside to cool.

2️⃣ Make the Filling

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Assemble Rolls

1. Place filling on each cabbage leaf.
2. Fold sides in and roll tightly.

4️⃣ Cook

1. Layer leftover cabbage in bottom of pot.
2. Arrange rolls seam-side down.
3. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over rolls.
4. Cover and simmer on low 1½–2 hours.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with mashed potatoes or bread
• Add sour cream on top
• Tastes even better the next day

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✨ Old-School Tips

• Slow simmer = tender rolls
• A little sugar balances tomato acidity
• Don’t overfill rolls

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