Best 4 False Cabbage Rolls Recipes
Craving cabbage rolls but short on time? Look no further! Our false cabbage rolls are a delightful and convenient twist on the classic dish, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal without the hassle of wrapping and cooking individual rolls. These hearty bundles of ground beef, rice, and vegetables are wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and simmered in a rich and tangy tomato sauce, resulting in a comforting and flavorful dish.
In this article, you'll find two variations of our false cabbage rolls: the classic version made with ground beef and rice, and a vegetarian option featuring a flavorful combination of lentils, mushrooms, and vegetables. Both variations are incredibly delicious and versatile, perfect for meal prepping, freezing, or serving as a hearty and comforting dinner. Let's dive into the recipes and explore the culinary journey of these delightful false cabbage rolls!
UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL
This is a quick and easy main dish. My kids don't even like cabbage, but they love this. I usually try to serve it with green beans, new potatoes, corn, and a pan of corn bread. They eat over half the pan every time. Also, the longer it stands the better it tastes.
Provided by tlc_adams
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1294.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
OLD-FASHIONED CABBAGE ROLLS
It was an abundance of dill in my garden that led me to try this. My family liked the taste so much that, from then on, I made my old-fashioned cabbage rolls recipe with dill. This is how to make easy cabbage rolls. - Florence Krantz, Bismarck, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. In a small bowl, combine the beef, pork, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill and cayenne; mix well., Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat., Slice the remaining cabbage; place in a Dutch oven. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over sliced cabbage. Combine the tomatoes, sugar and remaining tomato sauce; pour over the rolls. Cover and bake at 350° until cabbage rolls are tender, 1-1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
GINGERY CABBAGE ROLLS WITH PORK AND RICE
These fork-tender cabbage rolls, filled with savory pork, rice and ginger, are the ultimate comfort food - perfect to serve as a cozy meal on a cold night. When assembling the rolls, you can simply fold the cabbage leaf onto itself as you would fold a burrito - and don't worry if the cabbage leaves tear. If there are any leftovers, reheat them with more chicken broth. They are good the day they are made, but even better the next day.
Provided by Sue Li
Categories dinner, meat, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 4h
Yield 12 cabbage rolls (4 to 6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove about 12 large outer leaves, reserving the rest of the cabbage for another use. Once the water boils, lower the heat to medium so that the water reaches a gentle boil. Add the cabbage leaves, about 4 at a time, and cook until tender and flexible but leaves remain intact and maintain their crunch, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a towel-lined plate and set aside to cool slightly while you make the filling. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine pork, rice, egg, scallions, ginger and soy sauce with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Assemble the cabbage rolls: Working with one cooked cabbage leaf at a time, place it on a cutting board or other flat surface with its stem end at the bottom. Spoon a heaping 1/4 cup of the pork mixture in the center and mold the mixture into a rough 2- to 3-inch log. Pull the stem end over the meat mixture, and fold the right and left sides of the leaf over and roll tightly to the very top. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof, straight-sided saucepan. Repeat with the remaining cabbage and pork filling.
- Pour the chicken broth over the cabbage rolls and bring to a boil over medium. Cover the pan, transfer to the oven, and bake until cabbage rolls are fork tender and the meat mixture is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with ladles of broth over the rolls and a drizzle of sesame oil.
CLASSIC CABBAGE ROLLS
I've always enjoyed cabbage rolls but didn't make them since most methods were too complicated. This recipe is fairly simple and results in the best cabbage rolls. My husband, Sid, requests them often. They're terrific to share at gatherings with our children and grandchildren. -Beverly Zehner, McMinnville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling water for 10 minutes or until outer leaves are tender; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain. Remove 8 large outer leaves (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use); set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute 1 cup onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and remaining onion and salt. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. , Remove thick vein from cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Place about 1/2 cup meat mixture on each leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll up leaf to completely enclose filling. Place seam side down in a skillet. Top with the sauce. , Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour. Add V8 juice if desired. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes longer or until rolls are heated through and a thermometer inserted in the filling reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,845 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49 g carbohydrate, Fiber 8 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add whatever you have on hand. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will make the cabbage rolls mushy.
- Use a good quality ground beef. The beef is the main ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality meat. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Season the beef well. The beef should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to give the cabbage rolls flavor.
- Use a large pot. You'll need a large pot to cook the cabbage rolls in. The pot should be big enough to hold all of the cabbage rolls in a single layer.
- Cook the cabbage rolls over low heat. The cabbage rolls should be cooked over low heat to prevent them from burning. Low heat will also help the cabbage rolls to cook evenly.
- Serve the cabbage rolls with your favorite sauce. Cabbage rolls can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, cream sauce, or gravy. You can also serve them with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Conclusion:
False cabbage rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a little bit of planning, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
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