GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
This is a family heirloom recipe that has been handed down through the ages. My mother taught it to me, and I tweaked it to its current form. I have eaten all kinds of 'stuffed' cabbage and this recipe beats them all. It's sweet, sour, and comforting. The flavors are even better the second day. This dish also freezes well.
Provided by Chef Daddy Pete
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 3h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced onions, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce, using a spoon to slightly chop the whole tomatoes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage into the tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 1 hour until the cabbage is tender and mixes easily with the tomatoes.
- Place the ground beef, eggs, finely chopped onion, rice, water, additional 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix together with hands until thoroughly blended. Add additional rice if mixture is too moist. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate, and refrigerate 20 minutes to firm.
- Place meatballs on the surface of the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Gently stir the meatballs into the tomato mixture. Cover the pot and continue to simmer 45 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning, adding additional lemon juice if required. Stir in the raisins, and honey. Add the brown sugar, a little at a time, tasting after each addition. Cook mixture over medium heat 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1116.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
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MD Kanchon
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat cabbage. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is sweet and tangy. My kids loved it!
Max W
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage.
Better Boy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage.
makebah Howard
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Treasure Ntintili
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat cabbage. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is sweet and tangy. My kids loved it!
Jumar Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage.
Melanie Keller
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage.
Ampumuza Confidence
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Bachelor Life
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The cabbage is so tender and the sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage.
Hussain Bukhari
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
nazim hassan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many different sweet and sour cabbage recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cabbage is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage.
Money Talks
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The cabbage was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Mads Davis
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage or is looking for a new side dish t