Best 3 Cabbage Meatballs Recipes

Cabbage meatballs are a delightful and hearty dish that combines the flavors of ground meat, cabbage, and a variety of herbs and spices. Originating from Central and Eastern European cuisines, these meatballs are typically made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, or lamb, along with shredded cabbage, onions, garlic, and seasonings. The meatballs are then browned and simmered in a flavorful sauce, often made with tomatoes, paprika, and sour cream. Cabbage meatballs are a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are often accompanied by mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. This article provides three delicious cabbage meatball recipes, each with its own unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional "Grandma's Cabbage Meatballs" to the tangy "Sweet and Sour Cabbage Meatballs" and the vegetarian-friendly "Lentil and Cabbage Meatballs," there's a recipe here for every taste and dietary preference.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CABBAGE & MEATBALLS

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I think the dill pickles are the secret to this simple yet hearty recipe. When our children were small, they were not too fond of cabbage, but they loved this dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup tomato juice
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill pickle
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

Place cabbage in a large saucepan; add tomato juice. Cover and simmer over low heat. Meanwhile, combine the egg, onion, chili powder, vinegar, pickle, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Add to cabbage mixture., Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS AND CABBAGE

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Make and share this Bavarian Meatballs and Cabbage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheGrumpyChef

Categories Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
4 cups cabbage, coarsely shredded
1/2 cup green pepper, cut into strips

Steps:

In bowl, mix throughly beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 tsp caraway and salt.
Shape into 16 meatballs.
In skillet, brown meatballs in the shortening, pour off fat.
Blend soup, water, cream cheese and remaining caraway, add to skillet. Add celery and carrot to skillet.
Cover and cook over low heat 5 minute.
Add cabbage and green pepper, cook 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH CABBAGE

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This meal is so good, and the parmasean cheese in the meatballs makes them very deluctible. I prepare the meat the day before so the flavors mingle, plus making the preparation time easier. I also double the meatball recipe because you can't help but sample one or two before the dish is totally done.

Provided by gaynel mohler

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 slice white bread firm
1/3 c warm milk
3 slice bacon
1 lb ground chuc
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp chopped basil
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp grated onion
1 c bread crumbs, dry
1/3 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 lb fresh cabbage
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp mince garlic
1 can(s) diced tomato
1 medium onion chopped

Steps:

1. soak bread slice in warmed milk, set aside
2. simmer bacon in small skillet with 1/2 cup water covering it for 5 minutes, when cool,drain and chop finely
3. combine meat, bacon, egg, spices, bread pulp, grated onion, parm cheese refridgerate for a couple hours or overnight. shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. dredge in bread crumbs and saute in olive oil. drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven
4. shred cabbage into 1/4" strips. add the 2 tbs oil to meat drippings. sauute garlic until golden, add onions and cabbage. cook on low heat, covered stirring occassionally until tender.about 40 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste. add drained tomatoes and turn up heat, cook 10 minutes. stir in meatballs and heat all thru.

Tips:

Choose the right cabbage. Green cabbage is the most commonly used type for cabbage meatballs, but you can also use red cabbage or savoy cabbage. Just be sure to shred the cabbage finely so that it cooks evenly.
Don't overcook the cabbage. Overcooked cabbage will be mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
Season the meatballs well. Cabbage meatballs can be bland if they are not seasoned properly. Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the meatballs, such as garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
Brown the meatballs before baking them. Browning the meatballs will give them a nice crispy crust and help to keep them moist. You can brown the meatballs in a skillet or in the oven.
Serve the cabbage meatballs with your favorite sauce. Cabbage meatballs can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, gravy, or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

Cabbage meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, cabbage meatballs are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give cabbage meatballs a try!