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Hearty cabbage rolls filled with a savory mix of meat and rice are a classic comfort dish! These little bundles of joy are simmered in tomato sauce for a delightful, cozy meal.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and blanch the whole head in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until the leaves are soft and pliable. Remove and cool the leaves.
In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Allow to cool.
In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface and place a generous spoonful of the meat mixture at the base of the leaf, folding in the sides, then rolling it up tightly.
Repeat this process with the remaining leaves and filling.
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish. Top with the remaining tomato sauce, covering all the rolls well.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then uncover for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top.
