INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Core cabbage and blanch leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until pliable. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Remove thick center rib from each cabbage leaf.
- Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each leaf. Fold sides in and roll up.
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in baking dish.
- Pour sauce evenly over rolls.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Uncover, top with cheese, and bake 10-15 minutes more until cheese melts.
RECIPE NOTES
- Make Ahead: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance
- Storage: Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
- Freezing: Freeze up to 3 months before baking
- Variations: Try ground turkey or pork
- Serving: Great with mashed potatoes or crusty bread
- Extra Tips: Keep extra sauce for serving
NUTRITION Calories: 320 Protein: 25g Carbohydrates: 18g Fat: 16g Fiber: 3g Sodium: 650mg