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Stuffed cabbage rolls

Recipe Information

Description:
Stuffed cabbage rolls is a delicious Middle Eastern recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 20 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Ground Beef; Rice; Cabbage; Tomato Sauce
Category Meat; Rice & Grains; Vegetables; Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern; Polish; Turkish
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 cups tomato sauce

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1/2 head raw cabbage, divided into 12 whole leaves

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  • Place the cabbage leaves in boiling water and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce.

  • Lay out the cabbage leaves on a serving plate and divide the beef mixture among them. Roll each leaf like a burrito and secure with a toothpick.

  • Heat the oil and 1/2 cup tomato sauce in a large pot over medium heat. Arrange the cabbage rolls along the bottom and pour the remaining tomato sauce and water over the rolls. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 159 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 41mg

  • Sodium: 980mg

  • Potassium: 167mg

  • Carbohydrate: 17g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 11g