Favorite Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on a Vegetable Bed

Here’s a Favorite Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on a Vegetable Bed recipe — a comforting, hearty, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for family dinners. 🥬🍅

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Cabbage Rolls:

• 1 large green cabbage (about 2–3 lbs)
• 1 lb ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
• ½ cup uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Vegetable Bed:

• 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (or tomato purée)
• 1 cup vegetable or beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

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