Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 medium head of green cabbage (2 pounds)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, bell pepper, rice, egg, ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf. Roll the cabbage leaf around the filling, starting from the bottom. Tuck in the sides to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
- Place the cabbage rolls in a large slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pour the tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per roll
- Fat: 15 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Hearty and satisfying
- Comforting and familiar flavors
- Perfect for a cold winter night
- Can be prepped ahead of time and reheated before serving
User Comments:
- "These cabbage rolls are amazing! The filling is so flavorful and the cabbage is just the right tenderness."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's a great dish for beginners."
- "These cabbage rolls are a family favorite. We make them every year for Christmas."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To prevent the cabbage leaves from tearing, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before filling them.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also bake the cabbage rolls in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Serve the cabbage rolls with a side of mashed potatoes, sour cream, or apple sauce.
