MOM'S CABBAGE ROLLS A DIFFERENT WAY
This cabbage roll is made differently & contains no tomatoes. My Mom had a few specialty dishes and this was one of them. She learned how to make cabbage rolls with a sweet & sour sauce from her Hungarian sister-in-law. My Pop didn't like that sauce or tomato sauce on them. She created her own recipe to please him and it was...
Provided by Dee Stillwell
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Core and remove outside leaves of cabbage. Place core side down in 1 1/2 inches of water in a Pyrex bowl covered with plastic wrap. Steam in the microwave until outer leaves are semi-soft and peel them off a few at a time until all are done. (about 10 minutes)
- 2. Heat 4qt saucepan (with tight fitting lid) over med heat. Add butter and rice. Stir and cook until rice starts getting white specks on it. Add salt & water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (35 min for brown rice). Fluff with a fork and set aside. Remove 2 cups and set aside to cool while making filling. Serve the cabbage rolls over the remaining rice.
- 3. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onions, garlic and seasonings. Stir in milk and add 2 cups of the cooled cooked rice last. Mix well and stuff cabbage leaves. Trim off hard core parts and starting at the widest end place a few tablespoons of filling. Roll up but don't fold ends in. Push the ends of the cabbage into the ends of the roll o make a belly button. This works great to hold them together when browning. It eliminates the need for toothpicks. Mom always used them and I almost swallowed one several times. I learned the belly button trick from my Hungarian aunt. : )
- 4. When all done making rolls, heat butter & oil in large heavy skillet over med/high heat. Dredge each roll in flour and pan fry until browned on all sides. Remove to large lasagna baking pan or 2 smaller pans. When rolls are all browned, heat a little more oil or butter in the same skillet if necessary to make a roux. Scrape up browned bits. Add abt 2 tablespoons of leftover dredging flour and cook & stir for 1 minute. Whisk in beef broth until it becomes a thin/med gravy. Add white pepper and nutmeg. I usually almost double this gravy recipe. You seem to need more when you use 2 pans, but this recipe makes alot of rolls, plus I make a sm pan of them with no cabbage for my son who is anti cabbage. Next, pour gravy over cabbage rolls and sprinkle brown sugar over top. Cover with heavy duty foil and bake for 1 1/4 hours. Serve over remaining cooked rice. Enjoy!!
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DIPANKAR SAKAR
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage rolls. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Codney Serage
[email protected]I give this recipe five stars! It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover cabbage.
Tommy Freeman
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of ground meat, vegetables, and sauces to create your own unique cabbage rolls.
Sarwar Sar
[email protected]I appreciate that this recipe is so easy to clean up. The cabbage leaves help to keep the filling contained, so there's no mess to worry about.
Nasra Butt
[email protected]These cabbage rolls are the ultimate comfort food! They are so warm and hearty, and the flavors are so comforting. I love eating them on a cold winter night.
Noraiz Hassan
[email protected]The flavors in these cabbage rolls are amazing! The combination of the ground beef, rice, and vegetables is perfect. I also love the tangy tomato sauce.
Javarghn Thomas
[email protected]This was my first time making cabbage rolls, and I was so happy with how they turned out! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cabbage rolls were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Melinda Cobbins
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.
Md Mohon Khan
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time and then baked just before serving. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Refilwe Maila
[email protected]These cabbage rolls are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The cabbage leaves are packed with nutrients, and the filling is made with lean ground turkey and fresh herbs. I feel good about serving this dish to my family.
MH SIAM
[email protected]I got creative with my cabbage rolls and added some chopped mushrooms and bell peppers to the filling. I also used a creamy tomato sauce instead of a traditional tomato sauce. The result was a delicious and unique dish that everyone loved.
Babla Moni
[email protected]This is a great recipe for those on a budget. The ingredients are all very affordable, and you can easily make a large batch of cabbage rolls to feed a crowd. I also like that you can use either ground beef or ground turkey, depending on your prefere
Ami Manus
[email protected]I added a bit of extra spice to my cabbage rolls by using a spicy tomato sauce and adding a pinch of cayenne pepper. They turned out so delicious and had just the right amount of heat.
NYIRO PAUL
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It makes the dish lighter and healthier, but still just as flavorful. I also really appreciate the step-by-step instructions with pictures. They made the whole process so easy.
Atta Urrahman Haneef
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were a hit at our dinner table! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the cabbage leaves were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making these again soon.