OLD FASHIONED CABBAGE ROLLS

🥬 Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls

Tender, Savory, and Slow-Simmered Comfort

These classic cabbage rolls are filled with seasoned beef, pork, and rice, then wrapped in softened leaves and baked in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a timeless dish that brings warmth to any table—just like Grandma used to make.

🧂 Ingredients

For the Rolls

• 1 large head green cabbage
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork (optional)
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme or marjoram (optional)

For the Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 cup beef broth or water