Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, known as Kohlrouladen. This recipe features tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory filling made with ground beef, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Each roll is simmered in a rich broth and served with a creamy sauce that enhances its comforting taste. Versatile and easy to make, these cabbage rolls can be paired with mashed potatoes, Spätzle, or sautéed vegetables for a satisfying meal that will impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage (large)
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 yellow onion (medium diced)
- 1 crusty white roll
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder (can use mild or spicy)
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 500 milliliters beef broth
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- Cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
Instructions
- Soak the crusty roll in water and set aside.
- Boil a large pot of water and add cabbage leaves; simmer for 2 minutes until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, soaked roll (squeezed dry), egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and marjoram.
- Divide the filling among cabbage leaves and roll tightly; secure with twine or chives.
- Heat olive oil in a deep pan, brown the rolls on all sides.
- Pour in the beef broth, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Remove rolls; thicken the remaining broth with heavy cream and cornstarch; season to taste.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed cabbage roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg