Cabbage Roll Fiesta (Kohlröllchen Fiesta)
Kohlröllchen Fiesta (Cabbage Roll Fiesta) is a traditional dish from Lower Saxon cuisine, featuring flavorful cabbage rolls filled with a savory mixture of meat and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll them up, tucking in the sides as you go.
- In a large pot, combine the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Place the cabbage rolls seam side down in the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve the cabbage rolls hot, spooning the tomato sauce over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Bowl Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon
Tools
Oven Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Kohlröllchen Fiesta with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and a crisp green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils and finely chopped mushrooms.
Cost
$15