For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef and pork. Adjust the amount of herbs and seasoning to your preference. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy
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PREP TIME40 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 40 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS60
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Russia with these comforting cabbage rolls. Tender cabbage leaves embrace a savory filling of seasoned ground meat and rice, all simmered in a luscious tomato-sour cream gravy. A hearty and soul-satisfying dish perfect for warming up chilly evenings.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate27 g
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Cholesterol64 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium164 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare the Cabbage: Core the cabbage and carefully remove the leaves, immersing the whole head in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until softened. (Time: 20 minutes)
02
StepCook the Rice: Simmer rice in 1 1/2 cups of water until tender and all liquid is absorbed. (Time: 25 minutes)
03
StepSauté Onions and Prepare Filling: Sauté half of the chopped onions in oil until translucent. Combine with cooked rice, ground beef, ground pork, salt, and pepper. Mix well. (Time: 10 minutes)
04
StepAssemble the Rolls: Fill each cabbage leaf with a tablespoon of the meat mixture, folding and rolling to create neat parcels.
05
StepBrown the Rolls: Fry the cabbage rolls in remaining oil until golden brown on all sides. (Time: 6 minutes)
06
StepPrepare the Gravy: Combine tomato paste, sour cream, 1 cup of water, salt, and herbs. Pour over cabbage rolls in a pot. (Time: 5 minutes)
07
StepSimmer: Cover and cook over low heat until cabbage rolls are tender and the sauce has thickened. (Time: 45 minutes)
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Pascale Wintheiser
Jun 13, 2025I substituted ground turkey for a lighter option, and it was still delicious!
Lavonne Anderson
May 19, 2025A bit time-consuming, but totally worth the effort!
Karli Marquardt
Apr 24, 2025The gravy is so creamy and flavorful. It really makes the dish.
Caitlyn Armstrongblick
Apr 11, 2025This recipe is a family favorite! I've been making it for years, and it always comes out perfectly.
Clyde Pfannerstill
Mar 29, 2025Easy to follow directions and a great result!