German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Kohlrouladen)
Indulge in the comforting flavors of German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or Kohlrouladen, a hearty dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Each roll is filled with seasoned ground beef and wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, simmered to perfection in a rich broth. This delightful recipe is paired with a creamy sauce that enhances every bite and can be served alongside mashed potatoes or traditional Spätzle for a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, these cabbage rolls are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 crusty white roll
- 1 egg
- 500 milliliters beef broth
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- Cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
- Salt, pepper, paprika powder (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Instructions
- Soak the crusty roll in water until soft.
- Prepare cabbage leaves by cutting off the base and boiling them briefly until softened.
- Mix soaked bread, ground beef, onion, egg, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and marjoram in a bowl.
- Divide the filling among cabbage leaves and roll tightly.
- Brown the rolls in oil on all sides before simmering in beef broth for about 30 minutes.
- Whisk cream and cornstarch into the broth to thicken, season to taste, then serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg