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Hearty Cabbage Rolls

A delicious and hearty dish of cabbage rolls filled with seasoned beef and rice, baked in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium head cabbage
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion
  • 0.666 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Core and separate cabbage leaves, blanch in boiling water until soft, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add uncooked rice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture. Stir in crushed tomatoes and combine well.
  4. Spread half of the cabbage leaves in a baking dish. Spoon meat mixture over the leaves, then cover with remaining cabbage leaves.
  5. Mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Pour over assembled cabbage rolls. Cover with foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes if desired.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty cabbage rolls!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Optionally, add shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a cheesy variation.
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