Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Homemade Cabbage Rolls, just like my Grandma used to make, are filled with seasoned meat and rice and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. They’re the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients:

1 large head of cabbage

1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)

1 cup cooked rice

1 onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup tomato sauce

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Remove the cabbage leaves from the head and blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.

Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon.

To assemble the cabbage rolls, lay a blanched cabbage leaf flat on a work surface.

Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center of the cabbage leaf.

Fold the stem end over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll the cabbage leaf into a snug package.

Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and meat mixture.

In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, combine the tomato sauce and enough water to cover the cabbage rolls.

1 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes.

Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or dill.

Enjoy!