How many calories are in Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls?
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls has about 178 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is a Dinner international recipe with 178 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
178 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2
Protein
20 g
About This Recipe
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around cabbage, ground beef, and garlic.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 2 servings and lands at roughly 178 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Place the cabbage leaves in boiling water and let boil for 30 seconds. Remove, drain and set aside.
Chop the onion and garlic.
Heat half the oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
Then add the ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 10-12 minutes over medium heat.
Once the beef has a brownish color, remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Fill the cabbage leaf with the prepared mixture. Close as you can see in the picture. Optional: Brush with mustard.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a pan and brown both sides of the rolls over medium heat.
Serve with chopped parsley and fresh salad if desired.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
178
Protein
20g
Carbs
2.9g
Fat
17.4g
Fiber
0.7g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls has about 178 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is written for 2 servings, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is ready when the ground beef is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is not vegetarian as written because it includes Ground Beef.
Yes. Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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