🔥 Instructions:
1. Prep the cabbage
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- Core cabbage and place whole head into boiling water
- Peel leaves off one by one as they soften
- Set aside on towel to drain
(Or microwave whole cabbage 10–12 minutes until soft!)
2. Make filling
Mix together:
- ground beef
- cooked rice
- onion
- garlic
- egg
- tomato sauce
- salt, pepper, paprika, thyme
3. Roll
- Trim thick stem from leaf for easier rolling
- Add 2–3 tbsp filling
- Fold sides over and roll tightly
Place seam-side down.
4. Make sauce
In a bowl, combine:
- tomato sauce
- sugar
- vinegar
- Worcestershire
- salt & pepper
Adjust sweetness and acidity to taste.
5. Cook
Option 1: Stovetop
- Place rolls tightly in a large pot
- Pour sauce over
- Cover and simmer 60–90 mins on low
Option 2: Oven
- Place in baking dish, cover tightly with foil
- Bake 350°F / 175°C for 1½ hours
Option 3: Slow cooker
- 6–7 hours on low
🤤 Result:
- Fork-tender cabbage
- Juicy, flavorful filling
- Rich sweet-tangy tomato sauce
Comfort food PERFECTION.
🍽️ Serve With:
- Mashed potatoes
- Crusty bread
- Sour cream
- Pickles
🌟 Variations:
- Add bacon to the filling
- Use ground turkey and cauliflower rice (low carb)
- Swap sauce for creamy mushroom sauce
- Add raisins for Eastern European sweetness
💡 Pro Tips:
- Don’t overpack the leaves (they tighten while cooking)
- Best flavor comes the next day
- Freeze cooked rolls with sauce — reheat beautifully
📣 Social Media Caption:
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls!
Tender cabbage, juicy beef & rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce 🔥
Pure comfort food!
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