Beef and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Name: Beef and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Total time: 18000 s
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Onion powder; 3 cups (divided) Crushed or puréed tomato sauce; 1 can (400 g) Diced tomatoes (with juices); 3 tbsp Tomato paste; 0.5 cup (or 1.5 cups cooked rice) Uncooked white rice; 1 lb (450 g) Ground beef, pork, or a combination; 3 tbsp (optional) Fresh parsley (chopped); 1 pinch Ground black pepper; 1 tbsp (optional) Worcestershire sauce; 1 head Green or savoy cabbage; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1.5 tsp Kosher salt; 3 Garlic cloves (minced); 1 (optional) Celery stalk (finely chopped); 3 (optional; or use parsnips or a mix) Carrots (medium, shredded); 1 Onion (medium, finely chopped); 3 tbsp Olive oil

Mad Cook @Madcooks

Washington State, USA

A classic comfort dish made with tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory meat and rice filling, then simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce. Hearty, filling, and perfect for a cozy meal. #CookpadApron2026

Mad Cook @Madcooks

Washington State, USA

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Ingredients

2.5 Hours

8 servings

1 tbspOnion powder
3 cups(divided) Crushed or puréed tomato sauce
1 can (400 g)Diced tomatoes (with juices)
3 tbspTomato paste
0.5 cup(or 1.5 cups cooked rice) Uncooked white rice
1 lb (450 g)Ground beef, pork, or a combination
3 tbsp(optional) Fresh parsley (chopped)
1 pinchGround black pepper
1 tbsp(optional) Worcestershire sauce
1 headGreen or savoy cabbage
1 tbspPaprika
1.5 tspKosher salt
3Garlic cloves (minced)
1(optional) Celery stalk (finely chopped)
3(optional; or use parsnips or a mix) Carrots (medium, shredded)
1Onion (medium, finely chopped)
3 tbspOlive oil

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Steps

2.5 Hours

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2

Boil water in a large pot. Core cabbage and blanch whole head, peeling off softened leaves (12–16).
3

Cook rice and set aside.
4

Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 min.
5

Add garlic, cook 1 min. Add ground meat, cook until browned. Drain fat.
6

Stir in salt, pepper, parsley, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/3 cup tomato sauce.
7

Spread thin layer of tomato sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
8

Trim thick stem from cabbage leaves. Place 1/4–1/3 cup filling in each, roll up tightly.
9

Arrange rolls seam-side down in dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over.
10

Cover with foil. Bake 60–75 min until tender. Rest 10–15 min before serving.

Tips

A mix of beef and pork gives better richness than using one alone. If sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water before baking. If too watery, add a little tomato paste.

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