Lamb Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Lamb Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

These hearty Lamb Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender cabbage leaves are blanched and filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb, rice, onion, garlic, and parsley, then rolled tightly and simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce enhanced with Worcestershire and a touch of brown sugar. After an hour of slow cooking, the rolls become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve warm, topped with the tangy-sweet tomato sauce for a satisfying and wholesome entrée.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Head of Cabbage (Green, Savoy, or Napa)
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • 14 oz Diced Tomatoes, fresh or canned
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce (1 can)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Carefully separate the cabbage leaves. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, cooked rice, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Take a cabbage leaf and put meat filling in center. Roll the leaf, tucking the sides as you go. The result should be a tight roll. Repeat with remaining leaves.
  • Combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a large pot. Stir well.
  • Place the cabbage rolls in the pot with sauce, seam side down. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the rolls are tender.
  • Serve hot. Add sauce over the top.