Craving a hearty and flavorful meal? Look no further than stuffed cabbage rolls and bell peppers! These classic dishes offer a delightful combination of tender vegetables, succulent meat, and aromatic spices. Originating from various cultures, stuffed cabbage rolls and bell peppers have become beloved worldwide. In this article, we present two delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of these dishes.
Our first recipe features classic stuffed cabbage rolls, where tender cabbage leaves are carefully filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, and vegetables. These rolls are then simmered in a rich tomato sauce, infusing them with tantalizing flavors. For a vegetarian option, our second recipe offers stuffed bell peppers, where colorful bell peppers are filled with a vibrant mix of quinoa, black beans, corn, and vegetables. These bell peppers are then roasted until tender, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Whether you prefer the traditional stuffed cabbage rolls or the vibrant stuffed bell peppers, these recipes promise a culinary journey that will delight your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious adventure!
STUFFED CABBAGE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions, and cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Remove the entire core of the cabbage with a paring knife. Immerse the head of cabbage in the boiling water for a few minutes, peeling off each leaf with tongs as soon as it s flexible. Set the leaves aside. Depending on the size of each leaf, you will need at least 14 leaves.
- For the filling, in a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add 1 cup of the sauce to the meat mixture and mix lightly with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- To assemble, place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Remove the hard triangular rib from the base of each cabbage leaf with a small paring knife. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filling in an oval shape near the rib edge of each leaf and roll up toward the outer edge, tucking the sides in as you roll. Place half the cabbage rolls, seam sides down, over the sauce. Add more sauce and more cabbage rolls alternately until you ve placed all the cabbage rolls in the pot. Pour the remaining sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover the dish tightly with the lid and bake for 1 hour or until the meat is cooked and the rice is tender. Serve hot.
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
I don't know where I got this recipe, but I have been using it for well over 20 years. Works well in a slow cooker.
Provided by Judy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Russian
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Bring a large, wide saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened; drain.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 cup cooked rice, onion, egg, salt and pepper, along with 2 tablespoons of tomato soup. Mix thoroughly.
- Divide the beef mixture evenly among the cabbage leaves. Roll and secure them with toothpicks or string.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, place the cabbage rolls and pour the remaining tomato soup over the top. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring and basting with the liquid often.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 656.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH BEEF AND CABBAGE
I never liked stuffed bell peppers until I ditched the green ones and bought some red, yellow, and orange 3-packs instead. Replacing traditional rice with cabbage adds another veggie and gives a different texture. They take a bit of time but are well worth the effort.
Provided by RedheadedMama
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil the bottom and sides of two rectangular glass baking dishes.
- Melt butter in a 4- to 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add ground beef, green and red cabbage, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper. Cook until beef starts to brown and cabbage softens a bit, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir, and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the beef cooks, prepare bell peppers: remove stems and cut peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove seeds and white membrane. Rub outsides of the peppers with olive oil and arrange, skin-sides down like edible bowls, in the prepared baking dishes.
- Strain beef mixture to remove excess liquid; scoop into peppers to fill and mound any extra on top or reserve for another use. Cover with foil.
- Cook in the preheated oven until peppers have softened, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil, top with mozzarella and provolone, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 722.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 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.
AUNT PEARL'S STUFFED PEPPERS/ CABBAGE ROLLS
I make these in the Summer and it is one of my *FAVORITE* of my Aunt's recipes. They always seem to taste better the next day, and freeze VERY well. I make them and share them and they are always a hit. THANKS AUNT PEARL!!!
Provided by 148045
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut green peppers in half from stem to bottom, and clean out insides, set aside.
- Mix beef, cooked rice, onion, egg, 1 can of tomato soup, 1/2 can stewed tomatoes, garlic salt, dill and pepper. Stuff mixture into pepper halves and place in baking dish; with leftover mixture, form into meatballs and place around stuffed peppers.
- Pour remaining soup and stewed tomatoes over the top of the meatballs and stuffed peppers, and add 1 cup of water. Cover and bake in the oven 350 degrees for 1 1/2- 2 hours, testing to see if green peppers are soft.
- When making stuffed cabbage, place beef mixture at core side of cabbage leaf and roll like a burrito.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 1528.3, Carbohydrate 82.1, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 33.8, Protein 34.5
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS AND BELL PEPPER
This is a recipe that was handed down from my grandmother to my mother. Easy to make and can either cook on top of stove over low heat or in the oven. Great one-pot meal.
Provided by donna suer
Categories Beef
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Peel a few layers of cabbage off of the head and place in a saucepan with about an inch of water and steam just a few minutes to slightly wilt the cabbage to be able to wrap easier.
- 2. While cabbage is wilting, in a large bowel combine with the ground beef the rice, pepper, egg, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder. Mix together well.
- 3. Peel and quarter carrots. Peel and halve potatoes. Cut remainder of cabbage into wedges. Cut tops off of green bell peppers and remove seeds.
- 4. Take about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of meat mixture and wrap with cabbage leaves. Fill bell peppers with meat mixture. Put cabbage rolls and peppers in bottom of Dutch oven. Add potatoes, carrots and cabbage wedges. Mix tomato soup with 1 can of water and pour over mixture. Season with pepper on top. Cover and bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat and cook on low/medium heat for approx 1-1/2 hours or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Can also bake covered at 350 for same amount of time.
Tips:
- To make the cabbage leaves more pliable, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before stuffing and rolling.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can finely chop the meat and vegetables in a food processor.
- Be careful not to overstuff the cabbage rolls or bell peppers, or they will burst during cooking.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the cabbage rolls and bell peppers so that they have plenty of room to simmer.
- Serve the cabbage rolls and bell peppers with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, cream sauce, or mushroom sauce.
Conclusion:
Stuffed cabbage rolls and bell peppers are a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also relatively easy to make, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time.
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