Cabbage Roles – Kohlrouladen
Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a beef and rice mixture
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large Green Cabbage
- 1 lb. Ground beef
- 1 cup Cooked rice
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Black pepper
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Caraway Seeds
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. Tomato paste
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- ½ cup Red wine
- 2 Bay Leave
- Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage, and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until they are pliable but not too soft. Remove the leaves and set them aside to cool.1 large Green Cabbage
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, half of the chopped onion, half the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and caraway seeds. Mix well.1 lb. Ground beef, 1 cup Cooked rice, 1 medium Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp. Salt, ½ tsp. Black pepper, 1 tsp. Paprika, 1 tsp. Caraway Seeds
- Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a work surface, and place a small amount of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf. Roll the leaf around the filling, tucking in the sides, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, sauté remaining chopped onions and garlic in a bit of oil until soft and fragrant.1 medium Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.1 can Diced Tomatoes, 2 tbsp. Tomato paste, 1 cup Beef Broth, ½ cup Red wine, 2 Bay Leave
- Place the Kohlrouladen in the pot, and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Cover the pot, and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Carefully remove the Kohlrouladen from the pot, and arrange on a platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or sauerkraut.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1151mg | Potassium: 1326mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 128mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 6mg