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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls just like Mom always made. Meatball made of ground beef, rice and Parmesan cheese, wrapped in a cabbage leaf and topped with tomato sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Time40 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (29 - ounce) can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup instant rice, uncooked
  • 1 large head green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a covered deep baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
  • Combine ground beef with rice, onion, cheese and spices. Form into 16 meatballs.
  • Cut the bottom off of the head of cabbage and drop it in a pot of boiling water to help the leaves separate easier. Carefully, take each leaf off, as they loosen in the pot, with a set of tongs.
  • Place the prepared meatball at the bottom of the leaf, fold the sides inward, and roll from the bottom up.  Place seam side down in a baking dish.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the top.
  • Cover and bake for 90 minutes.
  • Makes 16 rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 831mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g