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While the recipe title mentions "grow" stuffed cabbage rolls, the provided information suggests this is a cooking recipe. This recipe guides you through making delicious stuffed cabbage rolls with a savory meat and rice filling, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 rolls
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cabbage Rolls
  • 1 large head green cabbage
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • Dutch oven (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage, then place the full head in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes or until the leaves soften and can be easily peeled.
  2. Gently peel off 12-16 large outer leaves, trimming any thick veins, and set them aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Assemble & Cook
  1. Place a portion of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and then roll the leaf up tightly from the bottom.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to create the sauce, then arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls snugly in the pot.
  3. Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls, ensuring they are mostly covered, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.

Notes

If you have extra cabbage leaves, you can layer them at the bottom of the pot to prevent the rolls from sticking. Leftover cabbage can be shredded and added to the sauce for extra flavor and texture. For a richer flavor, you can brown the beef lightly before mixing with other filling ingredients. Adjust the cooking time based on the tenderness of your cabbage and the desired consistency of the sauce.