Here’s a classic baked stuffed cabbage rolls recipe—comforting, hearty, and perfect for a cozy meal. 🥬🍚🍅

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Baked Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

For the cabbage rolls

• 1 large head of cabbage
• 1 lb ground beef (or mix beef + pork)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

For the sauce

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Prep the cabbage

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage.
3. Boil the cabbage head for 5–8 minutes until leaves soften.
4. Remove leaves and set aside to cool.

2. Make the filling

In a bowl, mix:

• ground beef
• cooked rice
• onion
• egg
• garlic
• salt, pepper, paprika

3. Roll the cabbage

1. Take one cabbage leaf and trim thick vein if needed.
2. Place ~2 tbsp filling in the center.
3. Fold sides over the filling and roll tightly.
4. Repeat until all filling is used.

4. Make the sauce

In a bowl, combine:

• crushed tomatoes
• tomato sauce
• brown sugar
• lemon juice
• salt, pepper
• oregano
• olive oil

5. Assemble and bake

1. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
2. Place cabbage rolls seam-side down in a single layer.
3. Pour remaining sauce over rolls.
4. Cover with foil.

6. Bake

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour
• Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes to thicken sauce

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Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• mashed potatoes
• crusty bread
• sour cream on top