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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
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

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

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cabbage

  • Blanch the cored cabbage until leaves soften, then separate and trim veins.

Make the Filling

  • Sauté vegetables and mix with beef, rice, herbs, and spices.

Assemble and Bake

  • 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.
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