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How to Make Serbian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
A beloved staple of Serbian cuisine, these low-carb stuffed cabbage rolls are a great comfort food, especially during colder months and festive gatherings! This hearty dish combines tender pickled cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground meats, vegetables, and rice, all slowly cooked to perfection. Bursting with flavor and tradition, these rolls offer a taste of Serbian cooking to share with family and friends!
45 min prep time
4 hr cook time
20servings
2 rolls
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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For the filling: Prepare and chop all the vegetables. In a large pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and parsley. Cook for 10–15 minutes, until softened. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and Vegeta. Cook until the meat is browned. Stir in the brown rice and mix until combined. Remove from the heat.
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Rolling the cabbage: Take one cabbage leaf and place 1 tablespoon of filling near the base. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the base to form a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
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Cooking the cabbage with the filling: Place the rolls snugly in a large pot (layer them if needed). Fill the pot with water just above the top layer of rolls. Cover the pot and simmer the rolls on low heat for 3.5–4 hours, until the cabbage leaves are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
Nutrition facts
20 Servings
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Serving Size
2 rolls
- Amount per serving Calories 130
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 1g 5%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 25mg 8%
- Sodium 390mg 17%
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Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 11g
- Potassium 170mg 4%
Ingredients
onion(s) (diced)
2 whole
carrots (peeled)
4 large
garlic (minced)
4 clove
celery
2 stalks
fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp
canola oil
1/4 cup
lean ground beef
1 lbs
lean ground pork
1 lbs
brown rice
1 cup
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
salt-free seasoning (such as Vegeta)
2 tsp
pickled cabbage leaves
20 leaves
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