# Filthy Smothered Cabbage Rolls

A hearty dish featuring ground beef and rice filling wrapped in cabbage leaves, smothered in a rich bacon gravy, and baked.

- Total time: 70 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 large Green Cabbage
- 1 large White Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 3 tbsp minced Garlic
- 1 can Rotel, well-drained and finely minced
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice, rinsed
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1.5 tbsp Salt-Free Tony's
- 0.5 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Wishy-Washy Worcestershire
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 lb Thick-Cut Bacon, chopped
- 1 cup veggie mix
- 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1.5 tbsp Salt-Free Tony's
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 0.5 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp melted Butter
- 1 heavy pinch Tony's

## Instructions

1. Cut a cone around the cabbage core. Place cabbage into a large pan core side up, add water, and bring to a rolling boil. Remove the large leaves with tongs as they separate and cool on a baking sheet. Reserve the smaller inner leaves for the side dish.
2. Trim the thick center vein from each large leaf so it folds easily without tearing.
3. Combine the ground beef, rinsed rice, 3 cups of diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic, minced Rotel, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1½ tbsp Salt-Free Tony's, 0.5 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp Wishy-Washy, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp salt.
4. Using a small bowl, overlap 2 cabbage leaves, add 1 cup of filling in the center, fold in the sides, and remove from the bowl.
5. Cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
6. Remove from heat, add 1.5 tbsp Salt-Free Tony's, 1 tbsp paprika, 0.5 tbsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to toast in the residual fat, then return to medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add 1 cup of minced veggie mix and 3 tbsp tomato paste and mix until it darkens.
8. Add 4 tbsp flour and mix thoroughly for 2 minutes.
9. Slowly whisk in 3 cups beef broth until smooth and simmer until thickened. Add 0.5 tsp salt and Wishy-Washy, then taste and adjust as needed.
10. Place the rolls seam-side down in the bacon gravy. Spoon a little gravy over the tops.
11. Press parchment directly onto the rolls, cover with the lid, and bake at 375°F for 60-70 minutes.
12. Add 1 tbsp melted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped smaller cabbage leaves and a heavy pinch of Tony's. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred around the edges while still crisp.
13. Remove from the oven and discard the parchment. Top with the crispy bacon. Serve with white rice and the sautéed cabbage. Finish with a generous ladle of bacon gravy over everything.

## Equipment

- large pan
- tongs
- baking sheet
- small bowl
- skillet

## Tips

- Trim the thick center vein from each large cabbage leaf so it folds easily without tearing.
- To check the filling's seasoning, cook 1 tbsp of filling and adjust as needed.
- Layer some gravy over the cabbage and broil to add some color.
- Don't waste the smaller inner cabbage leaves; sauté them as a side dish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Gj9hVP/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5ced000e-da17-4763-88f8-e11b0c85cfb2
- Extracted: 2026-06-29

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