Baked Stuffed Whole Cabbage

Name: Baked Stuffed Whole Cabbage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 Large Whole Cabbage; 500g Ground Beef or Pork; 1 cup Cooked Rice; 1 Onion & 2 cloves Garlic; 2 cups Tomato Sauce; 150g Shredded Cheese; Salt, Pepper & Fresh Herbs

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CuisineEastern European
Prep30 min
Cook1 h 55 min
Total2 h 25 min
Makes6 servings

Added 11 October 2026

Estimate: ~380 kcal per serving

Baked Stuffed Whole Cabbage

1. Prep the cabbage: Carefully hollow out the center of a large whole cabbage. Parboil the cabbage in salted water for 10 minutes to soften the leaves, then drain completely.
2. Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed diced onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.
3. Stuff & Bake: Pack the meat and rice mixture tightly into the hollowed core of the cabbage. Place it in a deep baking dish surrounded by rich tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 180°C for 1.5 hours.
4. Cheesy Finish: Remove the cover, generously top the cabbage with grated cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.