Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Rich Gravy
  1. Remove the cabbage core. Boil the cabbage in salted water and carefully remove softened leaves. Let cool and trim thick ribs.

  2. Mix beef, soaked bread roll, egg, onion, mustard, salt, pepper and marjoram.

  3. Fill cabbage leaves with about 150 g (5 oz) filling each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.

  4. Brown the rolls on all sides in oil or clarified butter. Remove and set aside.

  5. In the same pot, sauté the vegetables for 8–10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and sugar.

  6. Pour in the beef broth and add bay leaf and allspice.

  7. Return the cabbage rolls to the pot, cover and simmer gently for 60–75 minutes.

  8. Remove the rolls. Blend the gravy until smooth, season to taste and finish with butter.

  9. Serve with boiled potatoes or mashed potatoes.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

CategoryCabbage Rolls

CuisineEastern European

Occasions🍲Comfort Food👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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