Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Ground Beef and Rice

These cabbage rolls are stuffed with ground beef and rice and baked to perfection with a tangy tomato sauce. Cabbage rolls are a favorite comfort food from Eastern Europe and are often reserved for special occasions or big family dinners.

Serve stuffed cabbage with mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes for a filling and special meal. If all the ground beef has you craving a fresh vegetable side, try a quick cucumber salad or roasted beets. A few slices of rye bread are an excellent accompaniment for soaking up the flavorful tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Rolls:

• 1 head green cabbage, about 1 dozen large cabbage leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for the water
• 1 pound ground beef, 85 percent or leaner
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup milk

For the Sauce:

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch