Pigs in Blankets (German Cabbage Rolls)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

German-style Pigs in Blankets recipe for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

2 hour

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

363

Sugar

Fat

21g

Pigs in Blankets, or German Cabbage Rolls, are a dish that uses cabbage leaves as a wrap for a ground beef mixture with rice, onion, and tomato juice. Cabbage rolls have been around for centuries and can be found in cuisines all over the world. Pigs in Blankets are easy to make and serve as a hearty main dish that is perfect for a family dinner. The dish combines fresh, crunchy cabbage and flavorful beef filling which will leave you satisfied and full. It is a great way to get more veggies in your diet and try something new in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3.	Remove any damaged outer leaves of cabbage and core it with a sharp knife.
4.	Immerse the cabbage head in the boiling water and let it blanch for 10-15 minutes.
5.	Remove from heat, strain and let cool.
6.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
7.	In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, tomato juice, water, salt and pepper.
8.	Take cabbage leaves one-by-one and place 1/3 cup ground beef mixture in the centre.
9.	Fold in the sides of the leaf over the filling followed by the ends, to form a tight roll.
10.	Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish, seam side down.
11.	Cover them with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked.
12.	Remove from oven, let cool and serve.

PROS

Pigs in Blankets are a tasty way to incorporate cabbage into your diet.

Ground beef, rice and onion add flavorful notes to the dish.

CONS

Cabbage rolls are time-consuming to make and can take up to 2 hours in total to prepare.

Excess intake of cabbage can cause flatulence and bloating in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pigs in Blankets are high in protein, which supports muscle repair and growth.
Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C, which boosts immunity and helps prevent inflammation.
Tomato juice is high in antioxidants and is considered to decrease risk of developing heart disease and cancer.

	1 head cabbage
	1 1/2 lbs ground beef
	1 cup rice , cooked
	1 onion , chopped
	1 cup tomato juice
	1 cup water
	salt and pepper