Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

These homemade stuffed cabbage rolls are a classic comfort food, filled with a savory beef mixture and topped with a rich tomato sauce. Heres how to make them from scratch!

Ingredients

• cup water
• cup uncooked white rice
• 8 cabbage leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey)
• cup chopped onion
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1: Begin by cooking the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 2: While the rice is cooking, prepare the cabbage leaves. In a large saucepan, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 cup of the cooked rice, chopped onion, slightly beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of the tomato soup, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4: Take each cabbage leaf and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto it. Carefully fold one end of the cabbage leaf over the mixture, then roll up tightly and tuck in the ends to seal the roll and prevent the filling from spilling out.

Step 5: Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in a large skillet. Pour the remaining tomato soup over the rolls, covering them evenly.

Step 6: Cover the skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and basting the rolls with the sauce to keep them moist.

Step 7: After 40 minutes, the stuffed cabbage rolls should be tender and fully cooked. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

For a complete meal, try pairing these cabbage rolls with some of these delicious sides:

• Adrienne's Cucumber Salad
• Rye Bread
• Basic Mashed Potatoes
• Spaetzle Dumplings
• Roasted Beets

Storage and Freezing Tips

Storage: Store any leftover cabbage rolls in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best results, reheat them in the oven, but the microwave will work in a pinch.

Freezing: To freeze the rolls, assemble them and place them on a baking sheet to flash freeze. Once frozen, transfer the rolls to a zip-top bag or a freezer-safe . They can be stored for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking them according to the recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 roll):

• Calories: 223
• Total Fat: 13g (17% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 5g (25% DV)
• Cholesterol: 66mg (22% DV)
• Sodium: 657mg (29% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 13g (5% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% DV)
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 13g (26% DV)
• Vitamin C: 25mg (28% DV)
• Calcium: 33mg (3% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (13% DV)
• Potassium: 338mg (7% DV)