Cabbage Rolls with Meat

Cabbage Rolls with Meat is a flavorful low-carb Greek brunch dish, featuring tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mix of ground meat and herbs, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. This dish is both hearty and satisfying, perfect for a delightful brunch experience.

Cabbage Rolls with Meat
60 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Greek
380 kcal

Ingredients

  • Green cabbage - 8 large leaves
  • Ground beef - 200 grams
  • Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Tomato puree - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the cabbage leaves and blanch for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture at the base of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat for all leaves.
  5. In a large pot, spread a thin layer of tomato puree on the bottom. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the pot. Pour the remaining tomato puree over the rolls and drizzle with lemon juice.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 30-35 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the flavors meld together.
  7. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the rolls before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins K and C from cabbage, supporting immune health.
  • High protein content helps with muscle repair and satiety.

Tags

GreekLow CarbBrunch