Cabbage rolls

Here’s a classic stuffed cabbage rolls recipe — tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory beef-and-rice filling, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for family dinners! 🥬🍅💖

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🥘 Ingredients

For the Cabbage:

• 1 large head of green cabbage
• 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)

For the Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or half beef + half pork for extra flavor)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme or parsley

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can (15 oz / 425g) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes (optional, for texture)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp vinegar (apple cider or white)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

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