These hearty, delicious cabbage rolls are filled with a flavorful combination of seasoned meat, rice, and a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or family gatherings, this recipe will bring comfort to your table and warm memories of homemade cooking.
INREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅓ cup uncooked white rice
- 8 cabbage leaves
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Gather all ingredients.
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of beef mixture onto each cabbage leaf.
- Bring one end of the cabbage leaf over the mixture.
- Roll and tuck in the ends to prevent the filling from falling out.
- Place cabbage rolls in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour remaining tomato soup on top
- Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring and basting with the liquid often.
- Serve and enjoy!
