Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on a Bed of Vegetables & Cheese

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on a Bed of Vegetables & Cheese

Introduction

Stuffed cabbage rolls are a timeless family comfort dish, rich in flavor, color, and tradition. Tender cabbage leaves wrap around a juicy, seasoned meat filling, then bake slowly on a bed of fresh vegetables until everything becomes soft, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. Finished with melted cheese on top, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, nourishing meal perfect for sharing. It’s the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with warmth and brings everyone to the table.

Ingredients

For the Cabbage Rolls

• 1 large white cabbage (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb)
• 500 g ground meat (beef, pork, or mixed) (1.1 lb)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon flour (10 g / 0.35 oz)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (150 g / 5.3 oz)
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped (120 g / 4.2 oz)
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 g / 0.18 oz)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2 g / 0.07 oz)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• 2 tablespoons butter (30 g / 1 oz), for greasing the dish

For the Vegetable Base

• 2–3 medium potatoes, sliced (400 g / 14 oz)
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2–3 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 60 g canned corn, drained (2 oz)
• 100 g grated cheese (gouda or mozzarella) (3.5 oz)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

For Garnish

• Fresh dill, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Mixed green salad (optional, for serving)

Directions