Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large head of green cabbage
→ Tomato Sauce
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2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
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1 cup finely chopped sweet onion, divided
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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15 oz canned tomato sauce
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15 oz canned crushed tomatoes
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1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 Tbsp sugar (optional)
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1 tsp salt, to taste
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½ tsp black pepper, to taste
→ Filling
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1 lb ground beef or turkey, uncooked
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1 cup cooked white or brown rice
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½ cup finely chopped sweet onion
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 egg
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1 tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
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¼ tsp paprika
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⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut about 1 inch from the bottom of the cabbage head. Place the entire cabbage in boiling water for 4-5 minutes until leaves peel easily. Remove cabbage, drain, and once cool, carefully peel off 12 leaves.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook another minute. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Use a potato masher to mix everything together thoroughly.
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Place a cabbage leaf on a cutting board. Cut a V-shaped notch to remove the tough bottom rib. Add 3-4 tablespoons of filling to each leaf. Fold the right side over the filling, then the left side, and roll up from the bottom. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
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Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour in tomato sauce and spread across the bottom. Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in two rows of six. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 60-75 minutes until cooked through.
# Notes:
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This recipe is a traditional Polish-style dish that's perfect for meal prep.
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For easier peeling, you can freeze the cabbage head overnight, then thaw it.
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The sauce can be made spicier by adding red pepper flakes if desired.