Old-fashioned stuffed cabbage rolls, also known as cabbage rolls or stuffed cabbage leaves, are a classic comfort food that consists of ground meat and rice wrapped in cabbage leaves and simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. Here’s a traditional recipe for making these delicious stuffed cabbage rolls:
Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or a mixture of ground beef and ground pork
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions: