Mediterranean Beef Cabbage Rolls
Mediterranean Beef Cabbage Rolls
These Mediterranean beef cabbage rolls are a 40-minute weeknight dinner that looks like it took all day.
The filling comes together in one pan—mushrooms cooked down until deeply browned, ground beef broken up and cooked through, and Oolie Mediterranean Tomato Dip stirred in to bring everything together. It replaces the tomato sauce, the garlic, the herbs, and the seasoning in one step. No separate sauce to build. No spice cabinet raid.
The cabbage gets a quick blanch until pliable, then each leaf gets rolled into a tight bundle and pan-seared until golden. The whole thing plates beautifully—rolls nestled on a bed of Oolie Mediterranean Tomato, finished with scallions and sesame seeds.
It looks like a restaurant dish. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and made with a short ingredient list. And it’s genuinely doable on a Tuesday.
TIEMPO: 40 minutos
Tamaño de la porción: 3–4 (makes 12–15 rolls)
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INGREDIENTES
- 8 oz mushrooms, finely diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3–4 small shallots, finely diced (or 1/2 red onion)
- 4 tbsp Oolie Mediterranean Tomato Dip, divided (2 tbsp for filling, 2 tbsp for plating)
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 12–15 large cabbage leaves (Savoy or Napa)
- Sal kosher
Instrucciones
Step 1: Finely dice the mushrooms—small is key. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove as much excess liquid as possible. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pan, heat another 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and break it up well. Cook until no pink remains. Add the grated ginger and cooked mushrooms back to the pan and stir to combine.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp Oolie Mediterranean Tomato Dip to the pan. Let everything simmer together for 3–5 minutes until the flavors meld and the mixture tightens up. Remove from heat and fold in the scallions and sesame seeds. Set aside.
Step 4: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and boil for 2–3 minutes, just until pliable. Remove and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Trim 1/4 inch from the base of each leaf to make rolling easier. Savoy or Napa cabbage works best—look for leaves with a large surface area.
Step 5: Place 1.5–2 tbsp of filling near the base of each leaf. Fold the bottom up over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly into a compact bundle.
Step 6: Heat the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the rolls seam-side down for 2 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisped on the outside.
Step 7: Spread the remaining 2 tbsp Oolie Mediterranean Tomato Dip across the base of a serving plate. Arrange the seared rolls on top. Finish with extra scallions and sesame seeds.
Producto destacado
Dip de Tomate Mediterráneo
Tomates madurados al sol y pimientos rojos asados crean un dip vibrante, inspirado en la shakshuka, elaborado con huevos de gallinas camperas.

