Stuffed Cabbage Rolls — Ingredients

  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or beef/pork mixture
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14–15 oz / 400 g) diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup water or beef broth
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Tip: You can substitute cooked rice for uncooked rice; just reduce the liquid added to the filling.