Stuffed cabbage is a classic comfort food dish that combines savory ground beef, fluffy rice, aromatic vegetables, and tangy tomato sauce. This hearty and flavorful meal has variations across different cultures, but the essence remains the same: tender cabbage leaves encasing a delectable filling, baked or simmered in a flavorful broth. Whether you prefer the traditional European version with a rich tomato-based sauce, the zesty Mediterranean rendition with herbs and feta cheese, or the unique Asian take with a soy-ginger glaze, this versatile dish promises a satisfying culinary experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore three distinct stuffed cabbage recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic Beef and Rice Stuffed Cabbage to the tangy Mediterranean Stuffed Cabbage with Feta and Dill, and the exotic Asian Stuffed Cabbage with Shiitake Mushrooms and Ginger, these recipes offer a delightful array of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds.
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STUFFED CABBAGE WITH BEEF AND RICE
This nourishing fall meal is a sure crowd-pleaser. Try substituting ground pork for the beef. Braise leftover cabbage or shred it and enjoy in a salad or slaw.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook cabbage, turning often, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and, with tongs, gently separate leaves. Cut out thick ribs from 8 to 10 of the largest leaves and set leaves aside. Shred remaining cabbage and place in an 8-inch square baking dish set on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer half the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar to saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce on top of shredded cabbage in dish.
- To bowl with onion mixture, add rice, ground beef, and egg and season with salt and pepper. With your hands, mix well, then divide into 8 portions. Working with a few leaves at a time, lay cabbage on a work surface, overlapping smaller leaves to form one larger leaf if necessary. Place a portion of beef in the center of each. Fold bottom half of cabbage over filling, then fold in sides and roll up tightly. Transfer cabbage rolls, seam side down, to baking dish. Top with remaining sauce, cover dish with foil, and bake on sheet 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g
BEEF & RICE STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
This recipe is special to me because it's an easy one-pot meal that tastes like you spent the whole day in the kitchen. My family loves it. -Lynn Bowen, Geraldine, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In batches, cook cabbage in boiling water 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; cool slightly. Trim the thick vein from the bottom of each cabbage leaf, making a V-shaped cut., In a large bowl, combine rice, onion, egg, milk, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place about 1/4 cup beef mixture on each cabbage leaf. Pull together cut edges of leaf to overlap; fold over filling. Fold in sides and roll up., Place 6 rolls in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, seam side down. In a bowl, mix sauce ingredients; pour half of the sauce over cabbage rolls. Top with remaining rolls and sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in beef reads 160° and cabbage is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED SAVOY CABBAGE WITH BEEF, PORK, AND RICE IN A SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
This recipe brings an old family favorite into the 21st century. Savoy cabbage becomes a wrapper for a fragrant mix of beef, pork, herbs, and nutty brown rice. The bundles, which meld with a spicy tomato sauce, are easy to make: The cabbage leaves are boiled briefly until tender and pliable, and then folded around the filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the tomato sauce: Pulse tomatoes with juice in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thick, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Let cool completely.
- Make the stuffed cabbage: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cabbage head, and cook until outer leaves are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Peel outer layer of leaves, and drain. Return remaining cabbage to water, and repeat until all leaves are cooked and removed. Pat each leaf dry with a kitchen towel. Select 12 large light-green leaves. Reserve remaining leaves for another use.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using 2 forks, gently stir together beef, pork, rice, onion, parsley, paprika, and 1 tablespoon salt.
- Working with 1 leaf at a time, trim thick part of rib with a paring knife, leaving leaf intact. Arrange about 1/2 cup filling (less for smaller leaves) in center of each leaf. Fold stem end of cabbage over filling. Fold in sides of cabbage. Carefully roll cabbage over to form a package, overlapping ends to seal. Transfer each, seam side down, to a large, shallow baking dish.
- Spread sauce over stuffed cabbage leaves. Cover with parchment-lined foil, and bake until cooked through and cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Cholesterol 37 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 548 g
HALUPKI (STUFFED CABBAGE)
Halupki, also known as stuffed cabbage on the Russian/Ukranian side of my family, is a dish made of rice, beef, and pork encased in cabbage drizzled with a thin, sweet tomato sauce. My grandma Eugenia is 98 and she taught me how to make this comfort food classic. Every family has their own twist on this traditional dish. I hope you enjoy these with mashed potatoes just as we always do in my family!
Provided by Jillian
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Russian
Time 3h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the cabbage in a stockpot with enough water to cover.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the water and cabbage.
- Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn cabbage every 2-3 minutes and remove leaves that separate from cabbage and place in a strainer to cool. Boil until all the leaves have cooked, about 15 minutes.
- Reserve 12 oz. of cabbage water.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Trim thick center vein off of bottom of each cabbage leaf.
- In a large bowl thoroughly mix together, ground beef, ground pork, rice, chopped onion, fresh parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly pack a small amount of meat mixture and place in the center of the cabbage leaf.
- Fold sides over the filling and start at the stem and roll the cabbage up until the meat is encased. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
- Cut the leftover leaves into pieces and place into the bottom of a roasting pan.
- Layer the stuffed cabbage rolls over the cut leaves.
- In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, reserved cabbage water, white vinegar, and white sugar.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until the ground beef mixture is no longer pink in the center, about 2 1/2 hours. Baste stuffed cabbage rolls every hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 137.3 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 715 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cabbage: Select a firm, round cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Avoid cabbages with blemishes or holes.
- Prepare the cabbage leaves carefully: To make the cabbage leaves pliable, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes. Then, remove the tough center rib from each leaf.
- Make sure the filling is well-seasoned: The filling should be flavorful, so don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper.
- Roll the cabbage leaves tightly: To prevent the filling from leaking out, roll the cabbage leaves tightly around the filling. Tuck in the ends of the leaves to secure the rolls.
- Cook the cabbage rolls slowly: Cabbage rolls should be cooked slowly over low heat to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage leaves to soften.
Conclusion:
Stuffed cabbage rolls are a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a cold winter day or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious stuffed cabbage rolls that your family and friends will love.
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