This stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is cabbage leaves filled with beef and rice, coated in a homemade tomato sauce and baked to perfection. A comfort food classic that’s hearty, delicious and simple to make.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
▢2 tablespoons butter
▢1/2 cup onion finely chopped
▢1 teaspoon garlic minced
▢28 ounce can crushed tomatoes do not drain
▢15 ounce can tomato sauce
▢salt and pepper to taste
▢2 tablespoons brown sugar
▢1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
FOR THE CABBAGE ROLLS
▢1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
▢1 cup cooked rice
▢1/2 cup onion finely chopped
▢1 teaspoon garlic minced
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
▢1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped, divided use
▢1 egg
▢1 head cabbage
▢cooking spray