These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a flavorful ground beef and rice filling, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is packed with savory goodness and will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Prep Time

• 30 minutes

Cook Time

• 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time

• 2 hours

Servings

• 6–8 servings

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 cup COOKED long-grain rice (or similar variety)
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef (or extra lean)
• 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 yellow onion , peeled and minced
• ⅓ cup parsley , roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• ½ cup tomato sauce (reserved for the filling)

For the Sauce and Assembly:

• 42 ounces tomato sauce , divided (about 5 cups total; use three 14-ounce cans)
• 1 medium head green cabbage (you’ll need about 18 leaves for rolls and 8–10 leaves for lining and topping the dish)
• ½ cup water (leftover from boiling cabbage)
• Fresh dill , chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

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