Old Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is a true classic that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Old-fashioned stuffed cabbage rolls are warm, hearty, and filled with tasty ingredients that make every bite satisfying. It’s the kind of meal that reminds people of home and family.

Many people love this dish because it uses simple and affordable ingredients like ground beef, rice, and cabbage. The tomato sauce adds a nice tangy taste that brings everything together. It’s a great way to use cabbage in a fun and delicious way.

Stuffed cabbage rolls are also perfect for making ahead of time. You can prepare them early, then just bake when you’re ready. They also make great leftovers, so you can enjoy this comforting meal more than once.

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How to Make Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of cabbage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove core from cabbage and place whole head in boiling water. Cook for a few minutes until the outer leaves are soft. Remove leaves and repeat as needed.
3. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, egg, onion, salt, and pepper.
4. Take one cabbage leaf, place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture in the center, and roll up like a burrito (fold in the sides and roll up). Place seam-side down in a baking dish.
5. In another bowl, mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes.