Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
The Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe is pure comfort food. It is hearty and satisfying. The flavors are rich and balanced. Each bite feels warm and homestyle.
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Core the cabbage carefully.
- Place cabbage in boiling water.
- Remove softened leaves gently.
- Trim thick stems if needed.
- Mix beef, rice, onion, and garlic.
- Add egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stir mixture until just combined.
- Place filling on each cabbage leaf.
- Roll tightly and tuck edges in.
- Arrange rolls in baking dish.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in saucepan.
- Simmer sauce for 10 minutes.
- Pour sauce evenly over rolls.
- Cover dish with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm cabbage.
- Do not overmix the beef.
- Trim thick leaf stems.
- Simmer sauce before baking.
- Let rolls rest before serving.
- Spoon extra sauce on top.
- Make ahead for better flavor.