Cabbage Rolls With Beef

Prep: 20 min Cook: 100 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Eastern European

Cabbage rolls stuffed with seasoned beef and rice, baked in a savory tomato sauce with a hint of lemon, perfect for hearty family dinners and comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 12 large green cabbage leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 (1 pound) can tomatoes
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
  • 1/8 to 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 to 1/4 c. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place the cabbage head into a pot of boiling water.
  2. Turn off the heat and let the cabbage stand in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften.
  3. Drain the cabbage leaves.
  4. Mix cooked rice, one chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, ground beef, and egg.
  5. Spoon a mound of rice mixture into the center of each cabbage leaf, tuck in the sides, and fold the ends over to secure.
  6. Place the stuffed cabbage leaves seam side down in a glass dish.
  7. Add the tomatoes, chopped onions, bouillon cubes or powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to the dish.
  8. Cover and bake in a 325°F (160°C) oven for one hour.
  9. Remove the cover, add lemon juice, and continue cooking uncovered for 30 minutes longer until browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 14.2g 18% DV
Carbs 85g 31% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10214.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 477.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 41.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 28.5mg 32% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 116.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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