Our 14 Best Cabbage Roll Recipes

Lamb is a wonderful option for cabbage rolls and makes for a nice change from the traditional beef versions. This recipe for lamb and rice cabbage rolls is one that is a favorite among many readers. Cythia C. says, "The recipe is superb — with a Moroccan or North African twist."

Like the idea of rolls but aren't a huge fan of cabbage? These Ukranian rolls swap out beet greens for the wrap, bringing some wonderful bitter balance to the finished dish.

Nothing is more fun than a great cultural mash-up, and this combo of cabbage rolls and tamales is a Polish/Mexican fusion treat worth trying!

This traditional stuffed cabbage roll recipe has plenty of nostalgic flavor, with the ease of a recipe that is easily adapted for the slow cooker. Some reviewers note that you can swap out a can of crushed tomatoes for the canned tomato soup if you prefer a fresher flavor.

"I've been taught (by several Polish ancestors) to use half ground beef and half ground pork for tender, flavorful golumbki. I cooked the rice in water with 2 beef bouillion cubes added to it. (don't add extra salt to the meat mixture though.)" — Vicky Gunkel

For the hunter in all of us, here is a roll that incorporates venison in the meat filling for a more intense and meat-forward dining experience. 

On the lighter side, if you are avoiding red meat, here is a version made with ground turkey that loses nothing in meaty satisfaction. 

If you are an Instant Pot user, this one is for you. Cabbage rolls are easier and faster in any multi-cooker, and this recipe is the perfect place to start.

Want to leave the realm of the Eastern European cabbage roll? Try this spiced vegetable-, almond-, and rice-stuffed Middle Eastern cabbage roll recipe with mint yogurt sauce.

Who says the cabbage has to be the wrapper? Try these bun versions, where the cabbage and meat are wrapped in store-bought bread dough for a perfect on-the-go version you can eat one-handed.

Love the idea of a cabbage roll dinner but don't have the time or bandwidth to make the rolls? We have your back with some great alternative options! This deconstructed version gives you all of the flavor with none of the fuss, making it a hero of weeknight dining.

Maybe you'd prefer a soup version for a bowl full of stuffed cabbage roll flavor in spoonable form?

Or there is this casserole version if you like a baked dish, with the added bonus of a layer of crispy bacon on top.

"Stuffed cabbage rolls are very popular in Russia and are a staple in people's diet, especially during the winter months. This version is stuffed with rice and mixed ground meat. You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version," says recipe contributor Olechka_Kavalenko.