Texas Mexican Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• STEP 2.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and blanch for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
• STEP 3.In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
• STEP 4.Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and spices to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
• STEP 5.Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 6.Place a spoonful of the beef and rice mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Roll up the leaf, tucking in the sides as you go.
• STEP 7.Place the cabbage rolls in a baking dish. Pour the Tex-Mex sauce over the rolls.
• STEP 8.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• STEP 9.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cabbage rolls are cooked through.
• STEP 10.Serve the Texas Mexican Cabbage Rolls with a dollop of sour cream and a side of Mexican rice.

Cooking Tips

• You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef for a lighter version of this dish.
• If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the Tex-Mex sauce.
• Leftover cabbage rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Allow the cabbage rolls to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the cabbage rolls in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the Texas Mexican Cabbage Rolls with a dollop of sour cream and a side of Mexican rice.