Best 6 Stuffed Cabbage Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful stuffed cabbage stew, a hearty and comforting dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. Originating from the heart of European cuisine, this stew showcases tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice. Immersed in a rich and flavorful broth, each bite offers a medley of textures and a symphony of flavors. Accompanying this main course are two enticing recipes: the classic stuffed cabbage rolls, where cabbage leaves are meticulously wrapped around the irresistible filling and baked to perfection, and the irresistible cabbage roll soup, a comforting broth teeming with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a medley of vegetables. Get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our versatile stuffed cabbage recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED CABBAGE



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Stuffed cabbage is not only filling, but it's also simple to prepare. Our hearty stuffed cabbage recipe calls for meat, veggies, and more. Serve stuffed cabbage with hot tomato sauce and sour cream for the ultimate comforting winter meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts water
1 large green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups cooked rice
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 medium green pepper, grated
2 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped
4 cups tomato puree
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Using a paring knife, remove center core of cabbage. In a large nonreactive stockpot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add cabbage and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until outer leaves are bright green and tender. Lift cabbage from water, and remove outer leaves. Return cabbage to boiling water, and repeat brief cooking and removal of leaves until all leaves are cooked. Reserve 2 cups cabbage cooking water. Trim thick center vein from bottom of each leaf. Reserve four large outer leaves to line bottom of pan.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until golden and tender, about 8 minutes. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, rice, beef, pork, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, green pepper, and celery. Stir to combine.
  • Add about 1/3 cup rice filling to one cabbage leaf. Fold sides of cabbage over filling, and, starting with the stem end, roll the cabbage up. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • Line a 5-quart Dutch oven with reserved outside leaves. Transfer stuffed cabbage leaves to Dutch oven.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomato puree and the reserved 2 cups of cabbage cooking water. Pour some of the tomato sauce over cabbage to almost cover. Sprinkle apple over top of cabbage leaves. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a gentle simmer; cover. Cook for 1 hour or until cabbage is very tender, adding additional tomato sauce as needed.
  • Place sour cream in a small bowl, and ladle in about 3/4 cup of tomato sauce from the cooked stuffed cabbage rolls. Whisk to combine. Add sour cream mixture back to Dutch oven, and stir to combine. Serve with additional sour cream.

CABBAGE ROLL STEW



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A head of cabbage seems like it never ends. Here's a delicious way to use it up. My husband is this stew's biggest fan. -Pamela Kennemer, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients. Place cabbage in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and sausage with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes; drain. Spoon over cabbage; top with tomato mixture., Cook, covered, on low until cabbage is tender and flavors are blended, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with parsley.Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

STUFFED CABBAGE STOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup raw white rice
1 quart plus 2 cups chicken stock, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (a combination of beef, pork and veal)
1/2 teaspoon allspice, eyeball it in your palm
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, half a palm full
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, eyeball it in your palm
Salt
Pepper
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler into strips then finely chopped
1/2-3/4 head Savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
Handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a sauce pot over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons. Add the rice and toss to coat in oil. Add 2 cups of chicken stock, bring up to a simmer, cover and cook for 16 to 18 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Heat a deep pot over medium high heat. Add the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, once hot add meat and begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the meat with allspice, coriander, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add bay leaf, onions, garlic and carrots. Cook veggies 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften them, then add cabbage and wilt it down a bit. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and remaining stock and cover the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Once the rice is cooked, add to the soup and continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and dill, adjust salt and pepper to your taste, and serve.

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

STUFFED CABBAGE STEW



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Had something like this once. Had lots of left over things on hand just had to try it. If there are any leftovers this heats well in the microwave.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Stew

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups chopped cabbage
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced thin
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
0.5 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1/4 cup Minute Rice
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/8 cup apple cider
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 teaspoons beef bouillon or 2 beef bouillon cubes
6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (or what you prefer) (optional)

Steps:

  • In large pot cook turkey, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover& simmer 1-1/2 hrs or until vegetables are tender.
  • Place in bowls.
  • If desired place a slice of cheese on each bowl, allowing it to melt a little.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 557.6, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 13.5, Protein 16.1

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

Tips:

1. Choosing the Right Cabbage:

Selecting a firm, compact cabbage is crucial. Leaves should be tightly packed and free of blemishes or tears. Look for a cabbage with a vibrant green color.

2. Blanching Cabbage Leaves:

To soften the cabbage leaves and make them pliable for rolling, blanch them by immersing them in boiling water for a few minutes. Afterward, immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and retain their color.

3. Preparing the Filling:

Use a mixture of ground beef, pork, or lamb for a flavorful filling. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and other herbs and spices of choice. Additionally, incorporate rice, chopped vegetables, and cooked lentils for a nutritious and filling mixture.

4. Rolling the Stuffed Cabbage:

Place a spoonful of the filling onto a blanched cabbage leaf. Fold the leaf over the filling, tucking in the sides to create a compact roll. Secure with a toothpick or skewer to prevent it from unrolling during cooking.

5. Cooking the Stuffed Cabbage:

Brown the stuffed cabbage rolls in a skillet to develop a nice color and seal in the flavors. Then, transfer them to a pot or slow cooker and simmer in a flavorful broth or tomato sauce. Cook until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Enjoy a Hearty and Flavorful Meal:

Stuffed cabbage is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a comforting main course or a flavorful side. Experiment with different filling combinations, sauces, and cooking techniques to create a dish that suits your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic cabbage roll stew or a more modern deconstructed version, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a hearty and comforting meal.

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