Uncle Bill's Russian Cabbage Rolls Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down for generations! These authentic Russian cabbage rolls, perfected over 55 years, offer a rich, savory experience. My grandmother's original recipe, with a few flavor-enhancing tweaks, results in incredibly tender cabbage rolls bursting with delicious filling. Yes, they take time, but the result is worth every minute! Prepare to impress your family and friends with this culinary masterpiece.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 165 mins
Calories 354.8 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.6 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Uncle Bill's Russian Cabbage Rolls

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How to Make Uncle Bill's Russian Cabbage Rolls

  1. Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, carrots, tomato paste, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll it up tightly.
  4. In a large pot or Dutch oven, layer the bottom with some of the cabbage leaves (to prevent sticking).
  5. Arrange the cabbage rolls in the pot, seam-side down.
  6. Pour the beef broth over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 120 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.
  8. Remove the cabbage rolls from the pot and serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

19g

Carbs

15g