Lahanodolmades Me Kima Kai Ryzi (greek-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Ground Beef And Rice)

Lahanodolmades me kima kai ryzi, or Greek-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Ground Beef and Rice, are a delicious and comforting dish from Epirotic cuisine. These cabbage rolls are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and aromatic herbs, then simmered in a savory tomato sauce until tender and juicy.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Epirotic Greek Cuisine Cabbage Rolls Ground Beef Rice
Lahanodolmades Me Kima Kai Ryzi (greek-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Ground Beef And Rice)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head in the boiling water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the outer leaves are softened. Remove the cabbage from the water and carefully peel off the softened leaves. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Place a spoonful of the beef and rice mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Roll the leaf up, tucking in the sides, to form a tight roll.
  4. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the cabbage rolls seam side down in the pot. Pour the tomato sauce and broth over the rolls. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
  5. Serve the cabbage rolls hot, spooning some of 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
25g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Large bowl Sharp knife Large pot or Dutch oven

Tools

Cutting board Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lahanodolmades me kima kai ryzi with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils and the chicken or beef broth with vegetable broth.

Cost

$15