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\ud83e\udd6c Stuffed Cabbage Rolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the mood for something hearty, wholesome, and full of flavor, these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls<\/strong> are the perfect choice. Tender cabbage leaves envelop a savory mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, all baked over a bed of roasted vegetables and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. It\u2019s classic comfort food elevated to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for cozy dinners, meal prep, or feeding the whole family, this recipe brings together nourishing ingredients and deep, satisfying flavors in one comforting bake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients (Serves 6\u20138)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Cabbage Rolls<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 large head green or Savoy cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or plant-based meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or wild)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 small onion, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 egg (optional, for binding)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Sauce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd cup tomato sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc cup chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt & black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For the Vegetable Bed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • 2 medium carrots, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 medium zucchini, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 red bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 small onion, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Optional: salt, pepper, Italian herbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        1\ufe0f\u20e3 Preheat the Oven<\/strong>
        Preheat to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) and lightly grease a large baking dish or casserole pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2\ufe0f\u20e3 Soften the Cabbage<\/strong>
        Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the cabbage head for 5\u20137 minutes, until the outer leaves soften.
        Carefully peel off the softened leaves and set them aside. Repeat until you have 8\u201310 usable leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3\ufe0f\u20e3 Make the Filling<\/strong>
        In a bowl, combine the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg (if using), paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well incorporated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4\ufe0f\u20e3 Roll the Cabbage<\/strong>
        Place one cabbage leaf flat on your work surface. Spoon 2\u20133 tablespoons of filling into the center, fold in the sides, and roll tightly\u2014just like a burrito.
        Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5\ufe0f\u20e3 Prepare the Vegetable Bed<\/strong>
        Toss the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil and desired seasonings.
        Spread evenly across the bottom of your baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        6\ufe0f\u20e3 Assemble & Bake<\/strong>
        Arrange the cabbage rolls on top of the vegetables.
        In a separate bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients and pour evenly over the rolls.
        Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45\u201350 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10\u201315 minutes, until the rolls are tender and the sauce is bubbling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        7\ufe0f\u20e3 Serve & Enjoy<\/strong>
        Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
        Spoon some roasted veggies and sauce alongside each roll, and serve with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete, satisfying meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        \ud83e\udd6c Stuffed Cabbage Rolls If you\u2019re in the mood for something hearty, wholesome, and full of flavor, these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are the perfect choice. Tender cabbage leaves envelop a savory mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, all baked over a bed of roasted vegetables and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. It\u2019s classic …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=324"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":326,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324\/revisions\/326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}