Best 6 Country Cabbage Rolls Recipes

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Country cabbage rolls are a hearty and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic comfort food is made with a combination of ground beef, rice, spices, and cabbage leaves, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer to bake them, simmer them in a pot, or cook them in a slow cooker, country cabbage rolls are sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or potluck.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC CABBAGE ROLLS



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I've always enjoyed cabbage rolls but didn't make them since most methods were too complicated. This recipe is fairly simple and results in the best cabbage rolls. My husband, Sid, requests them often. They're terrific to share at gatherings with our children and grandchildren. -Beverly Zehner, McMinnville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium head cabbage
1-1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup V8 juice, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling water for 10 minutes or until outer leaves are tender; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain. Remove 8 large outer leaves (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use); set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute 1 cup onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and remaining onion and salt. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. , Remove thick vein from cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Place about 1/2 cup meat mixture on each leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll up leaf to completely enclose filling. Place seam side down in a skillet. Top with the sauce. , Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour. Add V8 juice if desired. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes longer or until rolls are heated through and a thermometer inserted in the filling reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,845 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49 g carbohydrate, Fiber 8 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED CABBAGE ROLLS



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It was an abundance of dill in my garden that led me to try this. My family liked the taste so much that, from then on, I made my old-fashioned cabbage rolls recipe with dill. This is how to make easy cabbage rolls. - Florence Krantz, Bismarck, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)
1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. In a small bowl, combine the beef, pork, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill and cayenne; mix well., Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat., Slice the remaining cabbage; place in a Dutch oven. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over sliced cabbage. Combine the tomatoes, sugar and remaining tomato sauce; pour over the rolls. Cover and bake at 350° until cabbage rolls are tender, 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CABBAGE ROLLS



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This is a family recipe that goes back more than 80 years. I have made modifications to this recipe to enhance the taste and flavor. These cabbage rolls freeze well.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
4 cups water
2 large heads savoy cabbage
1 cup water
2 onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
½ pound pork sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 (26 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
8 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Wash rice thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups rice and 4 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.
  • In the meantime, remove the core from the cabbages using a thin, long knife. Place 1 cabbage in a microwave proof container with a lid with core side down. Pour 1/2 cup water into the container with the cabbage, cover and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 10 minutes. Carefully turn cabbage over and cook covered for an additional 10 minutes. When cabbage is cooked, let sit until it is cool enough to handle. Separate leaves carefully, removing any tough ribs. Cook the second cabbage in the same manner.
  • Divide chopped onions in half. Saute one half of the onions in 3 tablespoons butter; cook just until translucent (do not brown). In a large mixing bowl, mix together both the cooked and uncooked rice, cooked and uncooked onions, ground beef, pork sausage, garlic, dill weed, salt, black pepper and sugar and mix well to blend.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Bring one end of cabbage leaf over mixture, roll and tuck ends in to prevent any filling from falling out.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare two 9x13 inch casserole dishes by placing some left over cabbage leaves in bottom of each. Arrange cabbage rolls in a single layer tight against each other.
  • In a food processor or blender, process condensed tomato soup and tomatoes. Pour tomato mixture over the cabbage rolls until just covered. Place 4 bay leaves on top of sauce in each dish. Cover each dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 2 hours. Once cooked, remove the dishes from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing aluminum foil. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 800.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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These flavorful low-carb beef and cabbage rolls are made with tender boiled cabbage leaves stuffed with beef and rice cooked in a homemade tomato sauce. They're easy to make, filling, and the perfect comfort food. Serve them with sour cream and cilantro, or eat them all by themselves for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
1 tablespoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ cup white rice, uncooked medium grain
1 green cabbage, core removed
sour cream, for serving
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering, then cook the garlic until fragrant, for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomato, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, rice, and 1 cup (260 G) of tomato sauce. Mix until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage, cut side down. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the cabbage to a cutting board, cut side up, and let cool until it reaches room temperature.
  • Peel off a layer of the cabbage. With the stem facing upwards, use a paring knife to trim the thicker stem, which will make the leaf easier to roll. With the stem side pointed towards you, place a few tablespoons of filling at the base of the leaf.
  • Roll upwards so the filling is covered by a single layer of the cabbage. Fold both sides in, then roll all the way up.
  • Place the cabbage roll seam side down in a 9x13-inch (23x33 -cm) baking dish and repeat with the remaining filling.
  • Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 18 grams

COUNTRY CABBAGE ROLLS



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These cabbage rolls are a great deal of work to put together. Having said that, once or twice a year, especially for Xmas, I invest the time to make these. Once they're cooked, I've got at least 3 meals worth and they are even tastier the next day. DH's family seem to pride themselves on their cabbage rolls however my cabbage rolls get requested more often. I got this recipe from Canadian Living's Best One-Dish Meals.

Provided by Cher Jewhurst

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 heads cabbage, cored (each 2 lb/1kg)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup parboiled rice
8 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 (28 ounce) can sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 (48 ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling salted water, blanch cabbage, one at a time, for 5 to 8 minutes or until leaves are softened. Remove and chill in cold water. Remove a few outer leaves and set aside.
  • Working from the core end, carefully remove 12 leaves from each cabbage, returning cabbage to boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes when leaves become difficult to remove. Drain on towels. Pare off course veins; set leaves aside.
  • Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring stock to boil; stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and stock is absorbed. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until crisp; drain off fat. Add butter to skillet, cook onions, garlic, red pepper, marjoram and thyme, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add to rice along with beef, parsley, salt, pepper and egg; mix well.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup (50mL) rice mixture onto each leaf just above stem. Fold end and sides over filling; roll up.
  • Line 24-cup (6L) roasting pan or Dutch oven with one-third of the sauerkraut; sprinkle with one-third of the sugar. Top with half of the rolls, seam side down. Cover with another third of the sauerkraut and another third of the sugar. Repeat with remaining rolls, sauerkraut and sugar.
  • Pour tomato juice over top. Arrange a few reserved leaves over top to prevent scorching. Cover and bake in 350 oven (180C)for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until rolls are tender. Discard top leaves.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

STUFFED CABBAGE OLD COUNTRY STYLE



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These STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS are enjoyed all around the world! There have been many imitations but very few passed down from the OLD COUNTRY that taste as good as these and so very easy to make.They also freeze very well!Give them a try and you will not be dissappointed!

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head cabbage, about 4 to 5 pounds
1 lb hamburger
1 lb Polish sausage
1/2 cup rice, uncooked
15 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
1 onion
1 cup beef broth
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup pizza sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Take the head of cabbage and wrap in plastic and put it in freezer a day ahead.The next day let thaw and remove the core of the cabbage. This can be done in advance also.
  • After the cabbage is thawed and core removed, start separating the leaves from the cabbage and set aside. They will come off easier than blanching.
  • PLEASE NOTE:I USED BRATSWORTH NOT POLISH SAUSAGE, THERE IS NO CHOICE FOR BRATS.Remove the skin off the brats.In a skillet, brown the hamburger and the brats together,drain the fat then set aside.After the meat is cooled,chop the meat in a food processor until the meat is very fine.Set aside.
  • Boil the rice following instructions on package,let cool and add to the meat.Chop the onion very fine and add to the mixture.
  • Next, in a small bowl combine garlic,pepper,salt,basil,paprika, and thyme. Blend well and add to the meat.Set aside.
  • NOW IT"S THYME to start stuffing the cabbage leaves.Using one leaf at a time, remove the small part of the leaf at the bottom that was attached to the core, this will help the leaf be a little bit more flexiable.Lay on a flat surface.Take 1,2 or 3 tablespoons of the mixture and place in the center of the leaf.Tuck the sides of the leaf in first then roll. Use a tooth pick or two to keep the rolled leaf's together.
  • FOR THE SAUCE:Combine the chopped tomato's,beef broth,pizza sauce and Woreshire sauce.Mix very well and pour over the cabbage rolls.Take the remaining cabbage leafs and spread across the rolls, this will keep the moisture inches.
  • These can be baked in the oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees or in a crock pot on low for 8 hours, your choice.I like them better in the crock personally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.2, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 1507.6, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 31

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Look for a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. This will make it easier to roll the cabbage rolls.
  • Blanch the cabbage leaves: This will help to soften the leaves and make them more pliable. To blanch the leaves, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are wilted. Remove the leaves from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process and help to preserve the color of the leaves.
  • Make sure the filling is well-seasoned: The filling is the heart of the cabbage rolls, so make sure it is flavorful. Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a delicious filling that will complement the cabbage leaves.
  • Roll the cabbage rolls tightly: This will help to keep the filling inside the rolls and prevent them from falling apart. To roll the cabbage rolls, place a spoonful of filling on the bottom of a cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and then roll the leaf up tightly. Tuck the ends of the leaf under the roll to secure it.
  • Cook the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce: The sauce will help to keep the cabbage rolls moist and flavorful. You can use a variety of sauces to cook the cabbage rolls, such as a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or a broth-based sauce.

Conclusion:

Cabbage rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover cabbage and other vegetables, and they can be served as a main course or a side dish. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious cabbage rolls at home. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give cabbage rolls a try!

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