Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Tender cabbage leaves filled with savory beef and rice, simmered in tomato soup.
1h 15m4Servings
Nutrition
334kcal
26gProtein
20gCarbs
16gFat
Ingredients
Water
⅔ cup
Uncooked White Rice
⅓ cup
Cabbage Leaves
8 pieces
Lean Ground Beef
1 lb
Onion
¼ cup
Egg
slightly beaten
1 piece
Condensed Tomato Soup
divided
0.5 can
Salt
1 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper
0.25 teaspoon
Instructions
1Cook the Rice
20m
Boil Water and Rice
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan.
Simmer Rice
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2Prepare the Cabbage
4m
Boil Cabbage
Meanwhile, bring a large, wide saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened; drain.
3Make the Filling
5m
Combine Ingredients
Combine ground beef, 1 cup of cooked rice, onion, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of tomato soup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
4Assemble the Rolls
10m
Add Filling
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of beef mixture onto each cabbage leaf.
Fold Cabbage
Bring one end of the cabbage leaf over the mixture.
Roll and Tuck
Roll and tuck in the ends to prevent the filling from falling out.
5Simmer the Rolls
40m
Arrange Rolls
Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add Sauce
Pour remaining tomato soup over the rolls.
Simmer
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, basting with the sauce often, until beef is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
6Serve
Enjoy
Serve and enjoy!
Tips
For a richer sauce, consider using tomato sauce or puree instead of condensed soup, as suggested by some reviewers.
Some reviewers suggest adding other ingredients like sauerkraut, bacon, or different herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.
Baking in the oven at around 350°F (175°C) for about an hour is an alternative cooking method mentioned by users.