Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Stuffed cabbage rolls on white plates with a fork inside of it

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

In my stuffed cabbage rolls recipe, cabbage leaves get stuffed with rice and ground beef then topped with a tangy and spicy tomato based sauce seasoned with herbs and spices.

Prep Time20

Cook Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Cajun/Creole, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

1 large cabbage
2 lbs lean ground chuck
1 large onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
4 celery stalks chopped
1/2 cup rice parboiled for 5-7 minutes
2 (10 ounce) cans tomatoes with chiles
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
cayenne to taste

Instructions

Add lots of water to a large pot over high heat. Once water begins to boil, add cabbage and cook for 5 minutes. Finally remove large leaves and reserve.
Mix together ground chuck, onion, bell pepper, celery, rice, half of the tomatoes and tomato sauce, and salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
Now take your large cabbage leaves and place rounded tablespoons of the beef and rice mixture into each leaf. Each time, roll up the leaf, tucking the edges under as you roll.
Add the rolls to a large, heavy pot and pour the remaining tomatoes and tomato sauce over rolls. Sprinkle with additional salt (and cayenne pepper if desired).
Cover pot tightly and steam for about 1- 1 1/2 hours over medium low heat.

Notes

How to Store

Fridge: Let the cabbage rolls cool to room temp, then pop them in an airtight container. They’ll keep in the fridge 3-4 days.
Freezer: You can freeze cooked cabbage rolls, wrapped individually in plastic, then stored in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Just know the texture will soften once thawed. For the best results, freeze them before cooking. Wrap each stuffed leaf tight in plastic, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. When you’re ready, thaw overnight in the fridge and cook like normal.
Reheating: Warm them in the oven at 350°F in a covered dish until heated through, about 15-20 minutes. Add extra time if they’re frozen. Or microwave 1-2 minutes until hot.

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