A delicious and simple recipe for cabbage rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 12 cabbage leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 200 g rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 ml tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes until soft. Remove and set aside.
Step 2
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
Step 4
Place a heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Roll up, tucking in the sides to secure the filling.
Step 5
Pour a small amount of tomato sauce into a baking dish to cover the bottom. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
Step 6
Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover the dish with foil.
Step 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 60 minutes until the rolls are cooked through and tender.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious cabbage rolls.