How to Make Easy Cabbage Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cabbage rolls are a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe for easy cabbage rolls combines tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory, meat and rice filling, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend supper.

One of the best things about cabbage rolls is that they’re incredibly versatile. You can customize the filling to suit your tastes, using ground beef, por...

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Ingredients

  • 12 leaves cabbage
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage leaves for 2 minutes; drain.
  • Combine ground beef, cooked rice, egg, milk, onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of mixture onto each cabbage leaf.
  • Bring one end of the cabbage leaf over the mixture, rolling and tucking in the ends to prevent filling from falling out; arrange rolls in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  • Mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl until combined. Pour over cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 748mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 455mg