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Jamie Oliver Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Jamie Oliver Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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Jamie Oliver’s stuffed cabbage rolls are cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of meat, rice, vegetables, and herbs, rolled tightly and baked in a tomato-based sauce until tender.

Ingredients

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For the Cabbage Rolls

  • 1 large green cabbage

  • 500g minced beef, pork, turkey, or chicken

  • 150g cooked rice

  • 1 onion (finely chopped)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 carrot (grated)

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

For the Tomato Sauce

  • 400g canned chopped tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 250ml vegetable or chicken stock

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Optional additions:

  • Fresh parsley

  • Thyme

  • Chili flakes

  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). This allows the cabbage rolls to cook gently and evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Cabbage Leaves

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole cabbage into the boiling water for several minutes. As the outer leaves soften, peel them away gently.

Step 3: Trim the Thick Stems

Use a small knife to shave down the thick central rib on each cabbage leaf. This makes rolling easier and prevents tearing.

Step 4: Make the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, grated carrot, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.

Step 5: Prepare the Tomato Sauce

Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, oregano, and paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6: Fill the Cabbage Leaves

Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Add a portion of filling near the base of the leaf.

Step 7: Roll the Cabbage

Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom to create a neat package. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 8: Arrange in a Baking Dish

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in a single layer.

Step 9: Add the Remaining Sauce

Pour the rest of the tomato sauce evenly over the rolls, ensuring they are well covered.

Step 10: Bake Until Tender

Cover with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes until the cabbage is soft and the filling is fully cooked.

Step 11: Rest Before Serving

Allow the rolls to rest for 10 minutes before serving to help the flavors settle.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/