1-How to Prepare the Perfect Cabbage Rolls: Ready to make your own cabbage rolls? Start by boiling the cabbage leaves for about 2 minutes until they soften, then let them cool this step makes them easy to handle. Next, preheat your oven to 350°F and cook the rice according to the package, but cut the time by 5 minutes so it’s slightly underdone; set it aside for later.

2-How to Prepare the Perfect Cabbage Rolls: In a pan, cook the pork (or turkey), beef, onions, garlic, and seasonings until no pink remains, then drain any fat to keep things light. Mix the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, ⅓ cup of tomato sauce, and the egg into the meat mixture until everything blends well. In another bowl, combine the remaining tomato sauce and the tomato soup, then spread a thin layer of this sauce in a 9×13 inch baking pan.

3-How to Prepare the Perfect Cabbage Rolls: Remove or thin the thick stems from the cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Place about ¼ to ⅓ cup of filling on each leaf, fold the sides in, and roll it up; put each one seam side down in the pan. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 75 to 90 minutes. After baking, let it cool for 15 minutes before serving to lock in the flavors.

1-Prepare Cabbage: Boil leaves for 2 minutes and cool.

2-Cook Filling: Brown meat with onions and seasonings.

3-Assemble Rolls: Roll filling in leaves and place in pan.

4-Bake: Cover and bake for 75-90 minutes.