Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core the cabbage and boil it in water until flexible, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a skillet, cook ground meat, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked meat, rice, tomato sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove cabbage leaves carefully and layer them in a baking dish, spreading the meat mixture between layers.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or vegetarian ground meat.
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs like parsley or dill.
- Ensure cabbage leaves are tender enough to roll comfortably.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking, boiling, stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg