If you’re craving a comforting, hearty meal, these cabbage rolls filled with a savory ground beef and pork mixture are sure to satisfy! Tender cabbage leaves are stuffed with a flavorful filling, baked in a delicious tomato sauce for the ultimate cozy dish. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prepping!

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head of cabbage (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
  • 1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dried dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

  1. Prepare the cabbage: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the cabbage head in the water just until the outer leaves pull away easily. Set aside 12 large leaves for the rolls, then slice the remaining cabbage and set it aside.
  2. Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, chopped onion, uncooked rice, dried parsley, salt, dill, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Assemble the cabbage rolls: Cut out the thick vein at the bottom of each cabbage leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center of each leaf, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly, starting from the cut end.
  4. Bake the rolls: In a Dutch oven, layer the sliced cabbage at the bottom. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over the sliced cabbage. In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sugar, and the remaining tomato sauce, then pour this mixture over the cabbage rolls. Cover the Dutch oven and bake at 350°F for about 1 hour, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and cooked through.

These cabbage rolls are a perfect balance of flavors, with the savory filling and tangy tomato sauce soaking into the tender cabbage. Whether served on their own or with a side of crusty bread, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!