Stuffed cabbage are a classic comfort food found in many Eastern European and Middle Eastern kitchens. They’re usually made with cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of meat, rice, and seasonings, then simmered in tomato sauce.
Simple Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 large cabbage
- 500 g ground beef or beef/pork mix
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
Basic steps
- Boil the cabbage briefly and peel off soft leaves.
- Mix meat, rice, onion, egg, and seasonings.
- Place filling in each leaf and roll tightly.
- Arrange in a pot and cover with tomato sauce.
- Simmer gently for about 1–1½ hours until tender.
Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Sour cream
- Fresh bread
- Pickled vegetables
Many families have their own traditional version passed down through generations.
