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Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Ground Beef and Rice

Four homemade cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice, served in a rich tomato sauce on a white plate.
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Make comforting, traditional stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground beef and rice, baked in a rich tomato sauce. This hearty recipe delivers family-favorite flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook the whole cabbage in boiling water until the leaves are pliable, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the cabbage and let it cool. Carefully separate the leaves, trimming the thick center vein from each leaf.
  2. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand.
  3. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto the base of each softened cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward over the filling, then roll the leaf tightly from the base to the tip.
  4. In a large baking dish, mix the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar to create the sauce.
  5. Arrange the rolled cabbage rolls seam-side down in the baking dish, fitting them snugly. Pour any remaining sauce over the rolls.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Notes

  • For easier leaf removal, place the core of the cabbage in the boiling water first to loosen the leaves from the head.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, increase the white vinegar to 2 tablespoons.
  • This recipe freezes well after cooking; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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