Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

This Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe uses soft cabbage leaves filled with meat and rice. Then it is baked in tomato sauce.

This recipe is easy and yummy. It works well for busy nights or weekends. The flavors are simple but special.

If you like cabbage rolls or want to try, you will enjoy this recipe.

How I First Tried Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

I tried this recipe at a friend’s party in winter. My friend cooked it from Ina Garten’s recipe.

I liked the soft cabbage, tasty filling, and tomato sauce. Now, my family loves it too.

What You Need

• Big pot
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Big bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Baking dish (9×13 inch)
• Aluminum foil
• Saucepan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Big spoon or ladle

Ingredients

• 1 big green cabbage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 big egg
• 1 small onion, chopped small
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make It

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Boil water in a big pot.
3. Take out the hard part in the cabbage.
4. Put cabbage in the boiling water.
5. Take off the leaves when they are soft.
6. Mix beef, pork, rice, and egg in a bowl.
7. Add onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
8. Spread cabbage leaves flat on a board.
9. Put 2 tablespoons of meat mix on each leaf.
10. Roll the leaves up tight and tuck in the sides.
11. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
12. Cook onion and garlic in the pan until soft.
13. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
14. Stir in sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
15. Let the sauce cook for 10 minutes.
16. Put some sauce in the baking dish.
17. Put cabbage rolls in the dish with the seam down.
18. Pour the rest of the sauce on top.
19. Cover the dish with foil.
20. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
21. Let it cool a little before eating.

Tips for Cooking

1. Use rice that was cooked before (day old).
2. Don’t put too much filling in the cabbage leaves.
3. Let cabbage leaves cool before rolling.
4. Add chili flakes if you want it spicy.
5. Use ground turkey to make it lighter.
6. Taste the sauce before baking.
7. Keep leftovers in a closed container.

What to Serve with Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

• Mashed Potatoes
  Soft mashed potatoes are great with the sauce. They add creaminess and soak up the sauce.
• Roasted Vegetables
  Carrots, zucchini, and peppers add color and crunch. They taste fresh and balance the rich cabbage.
• Crusty Bread
  A warm bread like baguette or sourdough is good. It’s perfect for dipping in the sauce.

Conclusion

This Ina Garten Stuffed Cabbage Recipe is tasty and filling. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients. Try it and enjoy a warm, delicious meal.

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