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Baked Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef and Sweet Tomato Sauce

These baked stuffed cabbage rolls are a comforting classic made with tender green cabbage leaves wrapped around a juicy ground beef and rice filling, then slowly baked in a lightly sweet tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals, this recipe delivers rich flavor, soft texture, and satisfying portions while using simple pantry-friendly ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cabbage
  • 1 medium green cabbage core removed
Beef Filling
  • 1 kg ground beef medium fat
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 100 g rice half-cooked
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Tomato Sauce
  • 100 ml tomato passata
  • 100 ml beef broth

Method
 

Prepare the Cabbage
  1. Blanch the cored cabbage until leaves soften, then separate and trim veins.
Make the Filling
  1. Sauté vegetables and mix with beef, rice, herbs, and spices.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Roll the filling in cabbage leaves, cover with sauce, and bake until tender.

Notes

  • These cabbage rolls taste even better the next day after reheating.
  • Do not overmix the filling to keep the texture tender and juicy.