Best 5 Spicy Unstuffed Cabbage Recipes

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**Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls: A Hearty and Flavorful One-Pot Meal**

Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is made with ground beef, rice, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato sauce, all cooked together in one pot. The result is a hearty and comforting meal that is sure to please the whole family.

In this article, you will find two variations of this classic dish: a traditional unstuffed cabbage roll recipe and a spicy unstuffed cabbage roll recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The traditional recipe features a mild tomato sauce, while the spicy recipe includes a kick of heat from chili peppers.

Both recipes start with browning ground beef in a large pot. Then, rice, vegetables, and seasonings are added to the pot and cooked until the rice is tender. Finally, a tomato sauce is added and the dish is simmered until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.

Serve unstuffed cabbage rolls over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. You can also top them with sour cream, grated cheese, or chopped fresh herbs. No matter how you choose to serve them, unstuffed cabbage rolls are sure to be a hit!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT UNSTUFFED CABBAGE



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Here is one of my favorite ways to cook and enjoy cabbage. It has all the good flavor of regular cabbage rolls, but it's a lot less bother to make. In fact, it's a one-pot meal! -Mrs. Bernard Snow, Lewiston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOMATO SAUCE:
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium head cabbage, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup raisins
MEATBALLS:
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over rice mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 36 balls, about 1-1/4 in. in diameter. Add to simmering sauce. , Cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until the cabbage is tender. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL



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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

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 small head cabbage, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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

SPICY SAUSAGE UNSTUFFED CABBAGE



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I combined 2 recipes to make this. The Turkey sausage I used is in the frozen section. You may also use a small cabbage.

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Turkey

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb italian turkey sausage tube
1/2 large onion-chopped
1/2 large green cabbage
1 pkg uncle bens garlic and butter rice
2 can(s) tomato sauce
1 can(s) diced italian tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Prep Rice. Water in pot+ 1T Butter. Set aside. In a large skillet on med/ high heat, Add sausage and brown it. My turkey sausage doesn't have a lot fat, so oil your skillet, if necessary. I added extra Red pepper flakes to meat during cooking.
  • 2. Once Sausage is browned and no longer pink, add onion. reduce heat while you open cans. Add diced tomatoes first and scrape up all crusty bits on bottom of skillet. Add in tomato sauces. Stir to combined.
  • 3. Turn on rice. Cook as directed. This is a really quick cook. Chop Cabbage. Add Cabbage to skillet. Turn up heat to med/ high heat to soften Cabbage. Stir often.
  • 4. Once rice is done, add in 3/4 of the pot to Cabbage meal. Stir together. Add salt and/or pepper to taste.

STUFFED CABBAGE



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This recipe calls for freezing a head of cabbage overnight to soften the leaves to wrap around a beef and rice mixture.

Provided by Barb

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 13h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cabbage
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 onion, finely diced
¾ cup cooked white rice
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Place cabbage head in freezer and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, thaw and peel away leaves.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the beef, egg, onion, rice, salt and pepper. Mix together well. Take a small handful and form into a small roll or ball. Place into the center of a cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over and roll the ball up into the leaf. Place seam side down in baking dish. Continue until all of the filling is used up.
  • Mix together the soup with a 1/2 can water; pour over stuffed cabbage.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour; baste often with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE



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This is a wonderful weeknight meal because it is put together so fast. It has a slight Mexican flavor but it is not over-powering.-Diana Filban, Cut Bank, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 small head cabbage, shredded (about 1 pound)
1 can (28 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Stir in cabbage. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to shred the cabbage and carrots.
  • If you don't have ground beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spice in the recipe to your liking.
  • Serve the unstuffed cabbage rolls with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use brown rice instead of white rice.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.

Conclusion:

This spicy unstuffed cabbage recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and ground beef. The combination of flavors in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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