French Onion Soup Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage leaves are wrapped around a savory mixture of rice, ground beef, caramelized onions, and Gruyere cheese, then simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Total Time

90 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.58/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•❄️ Winter

Meal Type:

Lunch•Soup•Bread

Cuisine:

French

Main Ingredient:

Beef•Rice

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1Large cabbage(Green or Savoy cabbage)

£0.80

1lbGround beef(Lean ground beef)

£3.50

1cupCooked rice(Cooked white or brown rice)

£0.30

2largeYellow onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.60

1cupGruyere cheese(Shredded)

£2.50

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.15

2tablespoonsTomato paste

£0.10

28ozCrushed tomatoes

£1.20

2cupsBeef broth

£0.80

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonDried thyme

£0.05

1Bay leaf

£0.05

1teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.5teaspoonBlack pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

1teaspoonSugar

1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

£0.10

Total Cost

£10.30

£2.58 per serving

Instructions

1.
Remove the core from the cabbage. Place the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the outer leaves become pliable enough to peel off easily. Remove the outer leaves and set aside. Repeat until you have about 8-10 large leaves. Trim the thick rib from each leaf, without cutting all the way through. Reserve the remaining cabbage for other uses.
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown (about 20-25 minutes). Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
3.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, caramelized onions, shredded Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4.
Place a cabbage leaf on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto the center of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
5.
In the same skillet or a large pot, add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
6.
Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the tomato broth. They can be packed tightly together. If needed, add more broth to partially cover the rolls.
7.
Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and the filling is cooked through. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid and add more broth if needed.
8.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with extra sauce from the pot.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

1000 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To prevent sticking, you can line the bottom of the pot with a layer of shredded cabbage before adding the rolls.

For a richer flavor, use bone broth instead of regular beef broth.

If you don't have Gruyere cheese, you can substitute with Swiss or Parmesan cheese.

The cabbage rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. Add about 15-20 minutes to the cooking time if cooking from cold.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Large skillet

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

To prevent sticking, you can line the bottom of the pot with a layer of shredded cabbage before adding the rolls.

For a richer flavor, use bone broth instead of regular beef broth.

If you don't have Gruyere cheese, you can substitute with Swiss or Parmesan cheese.

The cabbage rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. Add about 15-20 minutes to the cooking time if cooking from cold.

French Onion Soup Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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