Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce
Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce feature tender leaves wrapped around a hearty mix of beef, pork, and rice, simmering into a rich, slightly sweet tomato bath with dill and bay leaf aromatics. The contrast of soft cabbage and meaty filling makes it comforting and satisfying, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal to share.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice thoroughly. Combine the rice with 4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, use a thin, long knife to remove the cabbage cores.
- 3
Place one cabbage in a microwave-safe container with the cored side facing down. Pour 1/2 cup water into the container, cover, and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
- 4
Carefully turn the cabbage over, cover, and microwave for another 10 minutes. Let the cabbage rest until cool enough to handle, then gently separate the leaves and remove any tough ribs. Cook the second cabbage the same way.
- 5
Sauté 1/2 of the onions in 3 tablespoons butter; cook just until translucent (do not brown). Combine the cooked and uncooked rice, the cooked and uncooked onions, the ground beef, the pork sausage, the garlic, the dill weed, the salt, the black pepper, and the sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until incorporated.
- 6
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Fold one end of the cabbage leaf over the filling, then roll and tuck in the ends to keep the filling from falling out.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 8
Lay leftover cabbage leaves on the bottoms of two 9x13-inch casserole dishes. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a single layer so they fit snugly against each other.
- 9
Purée the tomatoes and condensed tomato soup in a food processor or blender. Pour the tomato mixture over the cabbage rolls until just covered. Place 4 bay leaves on top of the sauce in each dish. Cover each dish tightly with foil.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing the foil. Serve hot.
- Calories 400.83 kcal High 20%
- Protein 16.43 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 58.9 g 21%
- Total Fat 10.15 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.45 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.46 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 523.0 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 7.18 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 10.74 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 117.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 974.76 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 70.83 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 65.09 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Condensed Tomato Soup, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 400.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Condensed Tomato Soup, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Dill. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 400.83 calories and 16.43 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 523.0 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.45 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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