Ingredients
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- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or dill)
- 1/2 cup sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage leaves by boiling salted water in a large pot. Blanch 12-15 leaves for 2-3 minutes until tender but firm.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, uncooked rice, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and herbs until combined.
- Assemble the rolls by placing about 3 tablespoons of filling at the base of each leaf; fold in sides and roll tightly.
- Pour half of the tomato sauce into a baking dish; arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down and cover with remaining sauce.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour until bubbling hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cabbage rolls (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg