Stuffed Cabbage

Stuffed Cabbage (Cabbage Rolls)
🕒 Time
Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 1½–2 hours

Serves: 4–6

🧄 Ingredients
For the cabbage
1 large green cabbage

Water (for boiling)

1 tsp salt

For the filling
500 g (1 lb) ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)

½ cup uncooked rice (white or short-grain)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp dried thyme or dill (optional)

2 tbsp oil

For the sauce
2 cups crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce

1½ cups water or broth

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)

Salt & pepper to taste

1 bay leaf (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions