Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

These stuffed cabbage rolls baked in a savory tomato sauce have a delicious filling of rice mixed with ground beef, pork, and veal.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 medium head cabbage
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with tomato puree
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.25 cup minced fresh parsley
• 0.5 pound ground veal
• 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil, divided
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cabbage, core-side down, in an 8- to 10-cup microwave-safe casserole dish. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and microwave on high until outer leaves are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool.

Step 2

While the cabbage is cooling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Combine ground beef, pork, veal, rice, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon each of thyme, basil, and oregano; mix until well combined.

Step 4

Remove 12 outer leaves from the cooled cabbage and trim the thick stems to make them easier to roll.

Step 5

Divide meat mixture into 12 equal portions. Place 1 portion on the stem end of each cabbage leaf. Roll up the leaves and fold in the ends. Place rolls, seam-sides down, in a single layer in a casserole dish.

Step 6

Combine crushed tomatoes with remaining thyme, basil, and oregano and pour over cabbage rolls.

Step 7

Cover and bake in the preheated oven until meat is cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.