Old Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls***

🥬 Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Cabbage Rolls:

• 1 large head green cabbage

• 1 lb ground beef (or a beef/pork blend)

• ½ cup cooked white rice

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 egg

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Cabbage:

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

   • Carefully remove core from cabbage and place whole head in boiling water.

   • As the leaves loosen, gently peel them off with tongs and set aside. You’ll need about 12–14 good leaves.

2. Make the Filling:

   • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. Roll ‘Em Up:

   • Trim thick part of the vein on each cabbage leaf (makes rolling easier).

   • Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling on the leaf, fold in sides, and roll up like a burrito.

4. Make the Sauce:

   • In a bowl, stir together crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

5. Assemble:

   • Layer some sauce on the bottom of a baking dish or Dutch oven.

   • Place cabbage rolls seam-side down, snugly in the dish.

   • Pour remaining sauce over the top.

6. Bake Low and Slow:

   • Cover tightly with foil or a lid.

   • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender and flavors are marr