Here’s a classic recipe for **Stuffed Cabbage Rolls**, a comforting dish made with tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and seasonings, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner!
### Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
**Ingredients:**
– **For the Cabbage Rolls:**
– 1 large head of green cabbage
– 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
– 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
– **For the Tomato Sauce:**
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
– 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 cup water or beef broth