With tender cabbage leaves filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef and rice and topped with a sweet and sour tomato sauce, these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are perfect for Sunday dinner or other special occasions.
The Best Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
There is no comfort food quite like grandma’s homemade Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. They’re so fun to make from scratch and a good recipe to involve kids in the assembling of the cabbage rolls.
What You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the easy to print recipe card):
Olive oil
Onion & garlic
Crushed tomatoes – Be sure you do not drain the tomatoes. You’ll add them, juice and all.
Tomato sauce & tomato paste
Brown sugar – The brown sugar helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes.
Red wine vinegar – Adds a bit of sour flavor to the tomato sauce.
Worcestershire sauce – Adds savory flavor to both the sauce and the filling.
Seasonings – Dried Italian herbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika add additional flavor to this dish.
Ground beef – An extra lean ground beef is best.
Cooked rice – You can use white or brown rice. This is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Fresh parsley
Egg – Helps hold the mixture together.
Head of cabbage – You’ll want one on the rather large side, as large cabbage leaves are easier to work with.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This classic recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, especially when prepared from scratch but it’s worth every second. Definitely the perfect recipe for a special Sunday dinner!
Simmer the sauce. Cook the onion for 3 to 5 minutes, until translucent, then add the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the remaining sauce ingredients. Stir well. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
