Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or Kohlrouladen. This delightful dish features tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory ground beef filling, simmered to perfection in a creamy broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these rolls are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. The combination of spices and creamy sauce elevates each bite, making them a true standout at your table. Serve alongside mashed potatoes or Spätzle for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 crusty white roll
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 500 milliliters beef broth
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- Cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
Instructions
- Soak the white roll in water and set aside.
- Rinse the cabbage and remove 8 leaves by cutting at the base. Boil them for 2 minutes until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with diced onion, soaked roll (squeezed dry), egg, and seasonings; knead until mixed.
- Fill each cabbage leaf with beef mixture, rolling tightly from the stem end while tucking in the sides.
- Sauté rolls seam-side down in olive oil until browned. Pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Remove rolls; mix heavy cream with cornstarch for thickening and stir into the remaining broth to create your sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed cabbage roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg