Description
These Creole Cabbage Rolls are a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Savory ground beef and rice filling wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, baked in a tangy tomato sauce with a hint of Creole seasoning.
Ingredients
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Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 large egg
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Sauce:
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare Cabbage: Preheat oven to 375°F. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water. Set aside.
- Make Filling: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Mix with beef, rice, seasonings, and egg.
- Fill and Roll: Place filling in cabbage leaves and roll up.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and thyme.
- Bake: Arrange rolls in dish, cover with sauce, bake covered, then uncovered.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Try with ground turkey or pork.
- Add andouille sausage for extra flavor.
- Freezes well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
