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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

20/06/2018 by Tilly 8 Comments

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I swear every country has their own version of  Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. In Russia they’re called Golubtsy, Sarma in the Balkans, Holubky in Slovakia and so on, I think you get the point. It’s extremely hard to pinpoint the origin of these delicious parcels of joy and no matter what I say there will be someone who disagrees. Instead of getting into all that let’s talk about how Cabbage Rolls are the perfect one pot weeknight dinner that is filling, full of flavour and healthy.

It all starts with caramelised carrot, onion and garlic which adds a deep rich flavour to the stuffing and sauce.

Pot of caramelised vegetables.

Half the caramelised veggies are mixed with some pork mince and rice and rolled into cabbage leaves to make Cabbage Rolls – side note: don’t the Cabbage Rolls sort of look like the heart, or that just me? Which is ironic because these babies make my heart full of happiness.

Uncooked Cabbage Rolls stacked up

After the Cabbage Rolls have been rolled, place them into a big (huuuge) pot and cover with the caramelised vegetable mix and tomato sauce. You can use my homemade tomato sauce recipe to jam pack even more vegetables and flavour into this meal or store-bought.

Pot full of tomato sauce

Place onto the stove over medium heat to bubble away for an hour and a half. In the meantime grab yourself a glass of wine, a cup of tea or a joint and relax whilst rich aromas waft throughout the house.

Cooked Cabbage Rolls on plate with fresh chopped dill

When ready, serve with some fresh dill, a dollop of sour cream if that’s your thing and some fresh buttered bread.  I love serving my Cabbage Rolls with Borsch and Pelmeni for a truly Russian style winter’s meal.

Cooked Cabbage Rolls being eaten with a fork

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Cooked Cabbage Rolls with fresh chopped dill
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Cabbage Rolls
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
 

Pork, Rice and Vegetables wrapped in cabbage leaves cooked in a rich tomato and vegetable sauce. Winter comfort food at it's finest.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: Cabbage Rolls
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 4 large carrots, grated
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 500 grams pork mince
  • 1 green cabbage
  • 1 cup tomato sauce/passata
Instructions
  1. Add the carrots, onion, garlic and olive oil into a pot over medium heat. Let cook stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until softened and caramelised. Once softened add dill, tomato paste, and salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Remove half the veggie mixture and set aside. 

  2. To the pot with the veggie mix add pork mince and rice. Mix everything until well combined. 

  3. Peel the cabbage leaves* apart, cut out the hard stem piece, will sort of look like a V. Place two tablespoons of meat mixture into the centre of the leaf. Fold the bottom of the cabbage leaf up and tuck in the sides and roll up like a burrito. Repeat until you're out of meat mixture. 

  4. In the same pot layer the cabbage rolls in, add the remaining vegetable mixture over the top and pour over the tomato sauce. Simmer on the stove with the lid on for an hour and a half. 

  5. When ready to serve sprinkle with fresh chopped dill and serve with fresh buttered bread. 

Recipe Notes

* To make the cabbage leaves easy to peel, place in the freezer overnight and thaw before using. Alternatively, you can boil until soft. 


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Filed Under: Pork Mains, Recipes, Winter Recipes Tagged With: Cabbage, Carrots, Comfort Food, Dill, One Pot, Pork Mince

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  1. Brian Jones

    21/06/2018 at 3:54 pm

    A real traditional restaurant favourite here in Hungary where they are called töltött káposzta, I never make them at home as I find it difficult to scale down for two as they really do need to be packed into a pan. I love the sound of your flavours.

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    • Tilly

      25/06/2018 at 12:17 pm

      I would love to try the Hungarian version!

      Reply
  2. Natalie

    21/06/2018 at 6:59 pm

    I love stuffed cabbage, it always reminds me of my childhood, as my grandmother used to make it every week. Looks so delicious and would make a perfect dinner!

    Reply
    • Tilly

      25/06/2018 at 12:18 pm

      My grandma use to make them too! Love the memories food can have 🙂

      Reply
  3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    21/06/2018 at 7:05 pm

    These look so good and full of flavour! I love that they’re a healthy and filling option for dinner.

    Reply
  4. Claudia Lamascolo

    21/06/2018 at 8:53 pm

    This is a family treat, it is so worth the time. These look so yummy. I make them once in a great while will have to try your recipe thanks

    Reply
  5. danielle wolter

    21/06/2018 at 9:00 pm

    I have to make these! I don’t know why I’ve never tried stuffed cabbage rolls before, but I am loving your recipe. It seems so easy and flavorful. It’s just two of us, but my boyfriend loves to eat leftovers all week long (I don’t cook on weekdays) so this is perfect.

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    • Tilly

      25/06/2018 at 12:19 pm

      Just two of us here as well! They freeze really well, so stock up 🙂

      Reply

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