hese Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting, old-fashioned dish — tender cabbage leaves filled with seasoned ground meat and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. A one-pot wonder perfect for hearty dinners. 🥬🍅🔥

ou will need
For the rolls:

1 large head of green cabbage

1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half pork)

½ cup cooked rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 egg

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of paprika or herbs (thyme, parsley)

For the tomato sauce:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (28 oz / 800g) can crushed tomatoes

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp sugar

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: splash of vinegar or lemon juice for tang

🍲 how to make it
Prep the cabbage:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and carefully remove whole leaves. Blanch the leaves for 2–3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.

Make the filling:
In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and spices.

Roll it up:
Place about 2 tbsp of filling in each cabbage leaf. Fold sides in and roll tightly like a burrito. Set aside seam-side down.

Make the sauce:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add tomatoes, paste, sugar, salt, pepper, and simmer for 10 min.

Layer and cook:
Nestle cabbage rolls in the pot over the sauce. Spoon a little sauce over the top. Cover and simmer gently on low for 60–90 minutes, or bake at 350°F (175°C) in a covered dish for same time.

Serve:
Top with extra sauce and a sprinkle of parsley or sour cream if you like. ع