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Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Tender cabbage leaves filled with seasoned beef and rice, baked in a savory tomato sauce. This recipe is freezer-friendly and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head green cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully core the cabbage and place it in the boiling water. Boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the leaves are pliable. Remove the cabbage from the water and let it cool. Gently peel off the leaves, keeping them whole. Trim any thick center ribs.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Place about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture onto the stem end of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides of the leaf and then roll it up tightly.
  5. In a baking dish, combine the crushed tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  6. Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in the baking dish, nestled into the tomato sauce.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Notes

  • For easier rolling, you can blanch the cabbage leaves for 1-2 minutes instead of boiling.
  • These cabbage rolls freeze well. Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or a mixture of beef and pork for the ground beef.

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