Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Core the cabbage and boil for 5 minutes to soften leaves. Drain and cool.
- Mix ground beef, rice, onion, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Peel off cabbage leaves and place 2-3 tbsp of filling in each leaf. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a large pot. Mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and water. Pour over rolls.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour on low heat. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use savoy cabbage for easier rolling.
- Cook rice halfway if using long-grain varieties.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg