Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the Cabbage Rolls

• 1 large head cabbage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork (optional)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika

Tomato Sauce

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove cabbage leaves and boil them for 2–3 minutes until softened.
2. Make the filling
   In a bowl, combine ground beef, pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill the rolls
   Place filling near the base of each cabbage leaf. Fold sides inward and roll tightly.
4. Prepare the sauce
   Mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
5. Assemble
   Spread a little sauce in a baking dish. Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down and pour remaining sauce over the top.
6. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1½–2 hours until tender.
7. Serve hot
   Spoon extra sauce over the rolls before serving.

Tips

• Freezing the cabbage overnight makes the leaves easier to separate.
• Use cooked cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.
• These taste even better the next day.