Give your family something new and fun for dinner with these savory and saucy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow, 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray or softened butter. Set aside.
Step 2
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 3
Meanwhile, remove 12 large outer leaves from the cabbage. Trim off the thick part at the base of each leaf. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add leaves and 1 teaspoon of salt to boiling water. Cook leaves, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and pliable. Reserve.
Step 4
Combine rice, 1 teaspoon salt, ground beef, onions, eggs, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
Step 5
Lay cabbage leaves on a work surface. Place a mound of meat mixture (about 1/2 cup) in the hollow of each cabbage leaf.
Step 6
Fold the sides of each leaf over the stuffing, then roll up from the thick end of the leaf to make a tight, neat roll. Arrange cabbage rolls, seam-side down, in a single layer in prepared baking dish.
Step 7
Combine chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour sauce over cabbage rolls. Sprinkle with sugar, if using.
Step 8
Cover baking dish and bake rolls for 50 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes. To serve, transfer rolls to a warm serving platter and cover with sauce.
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