Stuffed Cabbage like my mother made

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Stuffed Cabbage recipe like my mother made
in Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup cooked rice ( firm )
1 -2 clove minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
fresh pepper , a few turns of the mill
1/2 cup water , enough to hold together the above mixture about or 1/2 cup milk , which ever you prefer
1 head cabbage
1 can tomato puree
2 bay leaves
4 -6 peppercorns
1 pinch basil ( I like to use fresh minced )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
375
Sugar
8g
Fat
24g
Stuffed cabbage is a classic Eastern European dish that is enjoyed in many parts of the world. It's also known as Golabki or Halupki. The dish features a combination of ground beef and pork, mixed with cooked rice and spices, rolled up inside boiled cabbage leaves, and then smothered in a tomato-based sauce. The recipe has been passed down for many generations and is a beloved staple in many families. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter evening and is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, sweet Hungarian paprika, and fresh pepper together until well combined.
3.In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Place the cabbage in the boiling water and remove the outermost leaves as they soften. Repeat this step until you have all the leaves you need for the stuffing.
4.Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, folding over the sides and rolling the cabbage completely to form a ball. Place the stuffed cabbage balls in a baking dish.
5.In a separate pot, mix together the tomato puree, bay leaves, peppercorns, and basil, then pour the mixture over the stuffed cabbage balls.
6.Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the sauce has thickened.

PROS

This savory dish has a robust flavor and a hearty texture that will leave you feeling satisfied.

Stuffed cabbage is easy to make and can easily be reheated for leftovers the following day.

CONS

This dish takes a bit of time to prepare and cook, and it’s not the healthiest meal option out there.
It is high in calories and saturated fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish isn’t the healthiest, cabbage is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber. It’s also low in calories and can help with digestion and maintaining a healthy immune system. However, the dish’s high fat and sodium content may not be suitable for everyone.

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