Description
A detailed recipe for preparing the best sour cabbage rolls, featuring a savory filling and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of sour cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, sautéed onions, garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, dill, and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
- Remove leaves from the sour cabbage head, trimming the thick stem if necessary.
- Place a generous spoonful of filling on each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the tops are slightly browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Experiment with different meats, such as turkey or chicken.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top for added richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sour cabbage rolls, stuffed cabbage, Eastern European recipes