Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy
Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy feature tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a hearty blend of ground beef, pork, and rice, then simmered in a tangy tomato-sour cream sauce with onions and carrots. The rolls are savory, comforting, and well-seasoned, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal to share.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Make slits in the base of the cabbage or remove the entire core. Fill a large saucepan one-third full with water and bring to a boil. Cook the whole cabbage in the boiling water, turning occasionally, until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool. Remove the cabbage leaves one by one, trying to keep them intact. Trim any tough, thick center ribs from the large leaves with a sharp knife.
- 2
Bring 1 1/2 cups water and the rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet. Cook half of the onions in the hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cooked rice, ground beef, ground pork, salt, and pepper to the onions in the bowl; mix with your hands until the filling is well combined.
- 4
Lay 1 cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling at the base of the cabbage leaf. Overlap with the bottom of the leaf, fold in the side edges, and roll up. Repeat with the remaining cabbage and filling.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and fry the cabbage rolls in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large pot and sprinkle with the remaining onion and the grated carrots.
- 6
Stir the tomato paste and sour cream together in a medium bowl until well combined. Whisk in 1 cup water; season with salt and herbs. Pour over the cabbage rolls.
- 7
Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat until the cabbage rolls are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 472.78 kcal High 24%
- Protein 21.56 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 38.72 g 14%
- Total Fat 26.11 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 9.13 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.41 mg High 24%
- Sodium 173.88 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.34 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 11.7 g --
- Added Sugars 3.12 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 115.89 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 510.63 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 900.15 mcg Good Source 100%
- Vitamin C 50.88 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Dried Parsley, Green Cabbage, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 472.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Dried Parsley, Green Cabbage, Ground Beef, Ground Pork. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 472.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy healthy?
- Russian Cabbage Rolls with Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 472.78 calories and 21.56 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 173.88 mg (8% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.13 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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