How did I not learn this before? This is the tastiest cabbage I've ever had

Ingredients

• 1 head Cabbage (large green cabbage, core removed)
• 500 g Ground Beef (lean (80/20) for juiciness)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Thyme (dried thyme)
• 1 tsp Sweet Paprika (mild, not smoked)
• 0.5 Yellow Bell Pepper (half a pepper, diced small)
• 0.5 Medium Onion (half an onion, diced small)
• 120 ml White Rice (half a US cup (dry))
• 120 ml Tomato Sauce (half a cup, plain or seasoned)
• 4 Eggs (large, room temperature)
• 400 ml Water (tap water, for steaming in the pot)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cabbage

   Place the cabbage on a cutting board, cut off the top, remove the core, and use a spoon to carve out a large central cavity while keeping the outer leaves intact.

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2. Season the Ground Beef

   In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, 1 tsp salt, a pinch of black pepper, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp sweet paprika. Mix with the hand mixer on medium speed until evenly seasoned.

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3. Add Vegetables

   Add the diced yellow bell pepper and diced onion to the seasoned beef. Beat again until the vegetables are fully incorporated.

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4. Incorporate Rice and Tomato Sauce

   Stir in the 120 ml white rice and 120 ml tomato sauce. Mix until the rice is evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.

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5. Stuff the Cabbage

   Spoon the meat‑rice mixture into the cabbage cavity, pressing gently to fill it completely. Shape the mixture into a loaf, leaving a small well in the center for the eggs.

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6. Add Water and Eggs

   Place the stuffed cabbage into the large metal pot. Pour 400 ml water around the cabbage (not over it). Gently crack the four eggs into the well you created in the meat loaf.

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7. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the pot with its lid and place it in the oven. Bake for 1 hour, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and the eggs are set.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Rest and Serve

   Remove the pot from the oven, let the cabbage rest for 5 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve hot.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

31 g

Carbohydrates

50 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

2 g