This classic comfort food features tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and aromatic seasonings, all smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and baked to perfection. Hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Tomato Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (undrained)
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
For the Cabbage Rolls:
1 pound ground beef (90% lean recommended)
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (divided)
1 egg
1 large head of cabbage
Cooking spray
Instructions
