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cabbage rolls

A delicious traditional dish featuring tender cabbage wrapped around flavorful meat and rice filling, baked until bubbly and golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 head cabbage
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion
  • 0.666 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 0.333 cup light brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the cabbage by removing the core and blanching in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add uncooked rice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture. Stir in crushed tomatoes. Spread the cabbage leaves in a baking dish, layering them evenly.
  3. Pour the meat mixture evenly over the cabbage layers. Mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar, then pour over the casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 90 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for family dinners and can be customized with additional herbs or spices.