Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

This dish rolls direction is cabbage leaves crammed with beef and rice, coated during a do-it-yourself pasta sauce and baked to a T. A nutrient classic that’s hearty, delicious and straightforward to create. I grew up consumption cabbage rolls, and I’ve had enough in my time to grasp the distinction between an honest cabbage roll and a but stellar cabbage roll. My version of cabbage rolls options a flavorous beef and rice filling, and also the rolls ar grilled during a easy do-it-yourself pasta sauce for fabulous results.

The first step is to create your filling. The filling could be a combination of hamburger, grilled rice, onions, garlic, egg and seasonings. Everything gets mixed along to make the bottom of your dish. Love cabbage rolls however don’t wish to travel through all the hassle of peeling and folding and baking? attempt my simple and wildly standard cabbage roll soup instead! These dish rolls is also a touch additional work than your typical dinner, however they’re all worthwhile the additional effort!

INGREDIENTS

For the tomato sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes do not drain
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

For the cabbage rolls

• 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped, divided use
• 1 egg
• 1 head cabbage
• cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the tomato sauce: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until translucent.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to the pot.
3. Stir in the brown sugar and red wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
4. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While the sauce is simmering, assemble the cabbage rolls. Bring a large pot of  water to a boil.
6. Immerse the cabbage head in the boiling water. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until cabbage leaves are pliable. Peel 12 large leaves off the cabbage.
7. Place the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of parsley and egg in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce to the bowl. Stir to combine. 
8. Lay each cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Use a small knife to cut a V-shaped notch to remove the thick part of the cabbage rib.
9. Shape 1/3 of a cup of the meat mixture into a log shape and place in the center of a cabbage leaf. Roll the cabbage leaf around the meat mixture. Repeat with remaining meat and cabbage leaves.
10. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
11. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Place the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the dish. Top with remaining sauce.
12. Cover with foil. Bake for 60-90 minutes or until cabbage is tender and meat is cooked through.
13. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, then serve.

Based on the recipe from HERE