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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Quick & Simple Meals
These Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a hearty, comforting dish made with tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory blend of ground pork, turkey, rice, and marinara. Slow-simmered or baked in a flavorful carrot and sour cream sauce, they’re perfect for cozy dinners or make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white rice uncooked
  • 2 medium cabbages
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 medium carrots divided
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt-free seasoning
  • 1½ Tbsp sea salt divided

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice with salt, oil, and water until tender.
  • Boil cabbage with vinegar and salt, peel softened leaves.
  • Grate 4 carrots and sauté with oil and butter.
  • Add marinara and combine with meats, rice, eggs, and salt to make filling.
  • Roll filling in cabbage leaves, layering into a pot.
  • Sauté remaining carrots with seasoning, sour cream, and marinara.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/

Notes

  • Make ahead and refrigerate overnight—flavors develop beautifully.
  • Swap marinara with tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes for a more traditional style.
  • Freezes well—freeze in sauce before baking and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes for a flavor boost.