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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture, simmered in a rich tomato sauce and enhanced with a hint of quince.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Eastern European
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 2 pounds minced meat beef, pork, or a combination
  • 2 onions grated
  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • to taste salt, pepper, and coriander for seasoning
  • tomato sauce enough to cover rolls
  • 1 quince peeled and sliced

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the cabbage head in the boiling water, turning occasionally, and cook for 10-15 minutes until leaves are tender and easy to separate. Remove and cool slightly.
  • While cabbage cooks, in a large bowl combine minced meat, grated onions, rice, salt, pepper, and coriander. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Peel off the cabbage leaves one by one. Trim any thick stems from the base of each leaf to make rolling easier.
  • Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • In a large pot, place a plate or heavy lid at the bottom to prevent rolls from floating. Layer the stuffed cabbage rolls in the pot, packing them closely together.
  • Arrange the quince slices on top of the rolls. Pour enough tomato sauce to fully cover the rolls.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to low and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is fully cooked.
  • Check for doneness. Serve warm, with extra tomato sauce spooned over each roll.

Notes

Quince adds a unique flavor to the dish, but it can be optional. Feel free to substitute with a slightly tart apple for a similar effect.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword cabbage rolls, comfort food, hearty meal, stuffed cabbage
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