Ingredients
✓ 8 large fresh green cabbage leaves
✓ 1 pound lean or medium-fat ground beef
✓ 1 medium onion, finely chopped
✓ 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 cup cooked rice (preferably cold, day-old rice)
✓ 2 cups tomato sauce
✓ Salt, to taste
✓ Black pepper, to taste
✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
✓ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
✓ Sauté vegetables in a large skillet.
✓ Cook ground beef until browned.
✓ Add rice and seasonings; mix well.
✓ Prepare cabbage leaves by removing outer layers.
✓ Fill each leaf with the beef mixture, roll tightly.
✓ Arrange stuffed cabbage in a baking dish; drizzle oil and sprinkle salt.
✓ Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
✓ Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cabbage leaves are large enough to wrap around the filling; use cold rice for better binding. Baking time may vary depending on oven and size of the bundles.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15