Description
Country Cabbage Rolls are a hearty and comforting dish from Mennonite cuisine featuring tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and onions, baked in a tangy tomato sauce. This classic recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a warming family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cabbage Rolls
- 12 cabbage leaves
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prep the Leaves: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften them, then drain and set aside to cool.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, finely chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Roll the Cabbage: Place a portion of the filling onto each cabbage leaf, roll it up securely, tucking in the ends to keep the filling inside. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down in a baking dish.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
- Bake Covered: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the cabbage rolls. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the meat is fully cooked and the rolls are tender.
Notes
- Ensure cabbage leaves are softened well to prevent tearing when rolling.
- Cook rice ahead of time or use leftover rice for convenience.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mennonite
Keywords: cabbage rolls, Mennonite recipe, baked cabbage rolls, ground beef recipe, comfort food, traditional cabbage rolls
