Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Rolls:

  • 1 large head green cabbage (about 2–3 lbs)
  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain rice (white or brown)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 tbsp  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp  black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
  • Salt & pepper to taste