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Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls

A comforting dish filled with ground meat, rice, and tender cabbage, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large head cabbage
  • 1 lb ground beef or pork
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the leaves from the cabbage and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened.
  4. In a bowl, mix the ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and dill (if using).
Assembly
  1. Place a spoonful of the filling onto each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and tuck in the sides.
  2. Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes over the rolls.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Notes

These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, let them cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.