Polish Cabbage Rolls (baked in the oven)
Polish Cabbage Rolls (baked in the oven) are a heartwarming dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a flavorful filling of ground beef, rice, and a zesty tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings, cozy dinners, or any occasion craving comfort food. With their rich flavors and satisfying textures, these cabbage rolls are sure to become a beloved staple in your household. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, you can make them ahead of time and simply reheat when ready to serve. Enjoy these delicious rolls as a main dish or pair them with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cans tomato soup (10.75 oz each)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Blanch the cabbage leaves in salted boiling water for 12-14 minutes until pliable. Reserve.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and a quarter cup of tomato soup mixture.
- Place filling in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Layer reserved cabbage leaves at the bottom of an 11×8 baking dish and arrange rolls on top.
- Pour remaining tomato soup over the rolls and cover with foil.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg