Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce
Love cabbage rolls? Looking for a new recipe to try? Well, look no further! This Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe is perfect for a winter meal.
It’s hearty and filling, yet still healthy and delicious. So you’ll be able to whip it up in no time. Give it a try today!
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If there’s one thing that I could eat every day for the rest of my life, it would be stuffed cabbage rolls. I love them! They are so delicious and comforting.
Plus, they’re pretty easy to make, which is a bonus. If you’ve never had stuffed cabbage rolls before, you definitely need to try this recipe. You won’t regret it!
Why do I love Stuffed Cabbage Rolls?
Well, for one, they’re incredibly delicious. I mean, how can you go wrong with tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of beef and rice? It’s the perfect winter comfort food.
Plus, they’re pretty easy to make. You don’t need any special skills or equipment. Just a little time and patience, and you’ll have a piping hot batch of stuffed cabbage rolls that are sure to please everyone at the table. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today! I guarantee you’ll love it!
What are cabbage rolls?
Cabbage rolls are a traditional Polish dish made with ground meat (beef or sausage) and rice wrapped in cabbage leaves. They are soaked in a tomato-based sauce too.
Love cabbage rolls? Looking for a new recipe to try? Well, look no further! This Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe is perfect for a winter meal. It’s hearty and filling, yet still healthy and delicious. So you’ll be able to whip it up in no time. Give it a try today!
Weight Watchers-Friendly Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can no-sugar-added tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar substitute (or your preferred zero-calorie sweetener)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cabbage Rolls
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 2 lbs. 96% lean ground beef (instead of regular ground beef)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice for even fewer Points)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the cabbage leaves carefully and boil them for 2–3 minutes until softened. Drain and let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the onion until soft. Add the garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sweetener, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, cooked rice, onion, eggs, parsley, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place about ¼ cup of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Spread a little sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60–75 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the beef is fully cooked.
Estimated Weight Watchers Points
- With 96% lean ground beef and brown rice: 4–5 Points per cabbage roll (based on making about 12 rolls).
- With cauliflower rice: 3–4 Points per cabbage roll.
This version keeps the classic flavor while significantly reducing the Weight Watchers Points.
