Classic Homestyle Cabbage RollsClassic Homestyle

Classic Homestyle Cabbage RollsClassic Homestyle Cabbage Rolls are a comforting and satisfying dish that brings a taste of tradition to your table. This hearty recipe features tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, rice, and aromatic spices. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce, these rolls are perfect for a cozy family meal or a special gathering. With their perfect balance of savory flavors and a touch of warmth from optional chili flakes, these cabbage rolls will quickly become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked long-grain rice (about ⅓ cup uncooked to yield 1 cup cooked)
• 1.5 lb lean ground beef
• 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and minced
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ to 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• 3 cans (13.5 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided (about 5 cups)
• 1 medium head green cabbage (about 18 leaves for rolls, plus extra for the bottom and top of the dish)
• ½ cup water (leftover from boiling the cabbage)
• Chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cabbage:
   • Incorporate the shredded Parmesan cheese, allowing it to blend smoothly into the sauce as it melts.
   • Carefully peel 18 large leaves from the cabbage head and blanch them in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft enough to roll.
   • Set aside and save ½ cup of the water for later use.
   • Chop a few extra cabbage leaves to layer at the bottom and top of the dish.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, egg, minced onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, dried dill, onion powder, and optional chili flakes.
   • Mix everything together thoroughly.
3. Roll the Cabbage:
   • Lay each cabbage leaf on a flat surface and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center.
   • Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, tucking in the edges to seal.
4. Assemble the Dish:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Spread a layer of chopped cabbage leaves on the bottom of a large baking dish.
   • Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish, in a single layer.
   • Pour half of the tomato sauce over the rolls.
5. Bake the Cabbage Rolls:
   • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
   • After an hour, remove the foil and pour the remaining tomato sauce over the rolls.
   • Add the reserved ½ cup of cabbage water to the dish to keep the rolls moist.
   • Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Serve and Garnish:
   • Remove from the oven and let the cabbage rolls rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Classic Homestyle Cabbage Rolls are a timeless dish packed with delicious, savory flavors. The combination of ground beef, rice, and spices wrapped in tender cabbage and simmered in tomato sauce creates a meal that feels both hearty and wholesome. These rolls are perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or any time you want a filling, comforting meal that’s steeped in tradition.

Classic Homestyle Cabbage Rolls

These Classic Homestyle Cabbage Rolls featuretender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, andspices, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a comforting, delicious meal.

• 1 cup cooked long-grain rice (about ⅓ cup uncooked to yield 1 cup cooked)
• 1.5 lb lean ground beef
• 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 yellow onion (peeled and minced)
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1.5 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ to 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• 3 cans (13.5 ounces each tomato sauce, divided (about 5 cups))
• 1 medium head green cabbage (about 18 leaves for rolls, plus extra for the bottom and top of the dish)
• ½ cup water (leftover from boiling the cabbage)
• Chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Prepare the Cabbage:

1. Incorporate the shredded Parmesan cheese, allowing it to blend smoothly into the sauce as it melts.
2. Carefully peel 18 large leaves from the cabbage head and blanch them in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft enough to roll.
3. Set aside and save ½ cup of the water for later use.
4. Chop a few extra cabbage leaves to layer at the bottom and top of the dish.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, egg, minced onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, dried dill, onion powder, and optional chili flakes.
2. Mix everything together thoroughly.

Roll the Cabbage:

1. Lay each cabbage leaf on a flat surface and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center.
2. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, tucking in the edges to seal.

Assemble the Dish:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread a layer of chopped cabbage leaves on the bottom of a large baking dish.
3. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish, in a single layer.
4. Pour half of the tomato sauce over the rolls.

Bake the Cabbage Rolls:

1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
2. After an hour, remove the foil and pour the remaining tomato sauce over the rolls.
3. Add the reserved ½ cup of cabbage water to the dish to keep the rolls moist.
4. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Serve and Garnish:

1. Remove from the oven and let the cabbage rolls rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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