Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls 🥬🍅

Overview:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 295.8 per serving

Description:

These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, adapted from a cherished recipe in the Jr. League of San Francisco cookbook, “San Francisco a la Carte,” have been elevated with the addition of ketchup and wine, creating a depth of flavor that has made them a long-standing favorite in many families. Perfect for a weeknight meal, these savory rolls are oven-baked to perfection, making them a comforting and satisfying dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 head cabbage
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 cup Burgundy wine
• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Cabbage: In a large pot, steam the cabbage for about 10 minutes or until the leaves are soft enough to peel off. Allow the cabbage to cool, then carefully separate the leaves and set them aside.

3. Saute Onions: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are golden brown and caramelized.

4. Prepare Meat Mixture: Transfer half of the sautéed onions to a mixing bowl. Add the lean ground beef, Italian sausage (removed from casings), cooked rice, and allspice to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.

5. Prepare Tomato Mixture: To the remaining onions in the skillet, add the diced tomatoes (including their juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Then, stir in the Burgundy wine.

6. Assemble Cabbage Rolls: Take a cabbage leaf and place a small amount of the meat mixture (about the size of two walnuts) in the center. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up to enclose the meat, forming a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and meat mixture.

7. Bake: Arrange the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in a baking dish. Pour the tomato mixture over the top of the cabbage rolls, covering them evenly. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the cabbage rolls are cooked through and the flavors have melded beautifully.

8. Serve: Once baked, remove the stuffed cabbage rolls from the oven. Serve them hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy the delicious flavors and comforting warmth of this classic dish!

These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are sure to become a beloved favorite in your household, perfect for sharing with family and friends on any occasion. Enjoy the rich flavors and heartiness of this timeless recipe!