Best 6 Swedish Cabbage Rolls Recipes

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Cabbage rolls are a hearty and comforting dish that can be found in many cultures around the world. The Swedish version, known as "kåldolmar", is a classic comfort food that is often served during the colder months. These cabbage rolls are made with a filling of ground pork, rice, and spices, which is then wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves and simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. The result is a tender and flavorful dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter's day.

This article provides two different recipes for Swedish cabbage rolls. The first recipe is a traditional version that uses ground pork and rice as the filling. The second recipe is a vegetarian version that uses a filling made with lentils, quinoa, and vegetables. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in delicious and satisfying cabbage rolls.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a creamy dill sauce that can be served with the cabbage rolls. This sauce adds a rich and flavorful dimension to the dish and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Whether you are looking for a traditional Swedish comfort food or a delicious vegetarian option, this article has a recipe for you. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal of Swedish cabbage rolls.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS (THE BEST!!!!!!)



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My husband has tried many different recipes for cabbage rolls and swears these are the best he has ever had.

Provided by soulmatesforever

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 leaves savoy cabbage
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (I use Bravo)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Immerse cabbage leaves in large kettle of boiling water for about 3 minutes or until limp; drain.
  • Combine egg, 1/4 cup of sauce, onion, salt, pepper, beef, and cooked rice.
  • Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of each leaf; fold in sides and roll ends over meat.
  • Place in slow-cooking pot.
  • Combine tomato sauce with brown sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour over cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours.

SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS (KALDOLMAR)



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A classic Swedish dish. This is the recipe from the late Tore Wretman (1918-2003), the actual inventer of Swedish gastronomy. According to him, it's his grandma's recipe, and the source is his memoires "Mat och Minnen", Bra Bockers Forlag, 1987. Since Tore always was asked, at every occasion, what his favorite dish was, he decided to always answer "kaldolmar", which - with his own words - was as close to the truth as one could get!

Provided by Andreacute Grisell

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium white cabbage or 1 medium preferably savoy cabbage, as fresh as possible
6 ounces ground beef
6 ounces ground pork
nutmeg (optional)
1/2 cup milk (for the meat)
2 eggs
1 onion
1/4 cup round-grain rice (e.g Avorio)
1/2 cup milk (for the rice)
salt
white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons light syrup
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef stock (or sauce)

Steps:

  • Remove the stem from the cabbage and poach the head in boiling salted water for a few minutes.
  • Separate the outer leaves and remove any coarse stalks.
  • Let cool.
  • Rinse the rice and boil soft in the milk for about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Finely chop the onion and sautée in the butter until transparent.
  • Let cool.
  • Mix meat, eggs, onion, milk, spices and rice.
  • Put about two ounces of the mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll to small dolmas (rolls).
  • Place them on a greased tray.
  • Put the sugar or syrup on top together with a little melted butter.
  • Bake in the oven at 175 degrees C/ 350 F for about 30 minutes; add the gravy or sauce, raise the heat a little and bake for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve the rolls with boiled or mashed potatoes (maybe enriched with cream and butter) and Farmors Gurka ("Grandma'sCucumber"): Thinly sliced cucumber marinated in strong vinegar, sugar, salt and parsley.
  • (Personally, I'm not very fond of the sugar/syrup in the recipe, so I use to exclude it, but that's only because I'm against sweet ingredients in main courses in general).

SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS-KALDOLMAR



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Make and share this Swedish Cabbage Rolls-Kaldolmar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 head cabbage
1 cup cooked rice
1 lb ground lean pork
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup light cream
1 cold cooked potato, grated
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup butter (or more)
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Wash cabbage and remove any damaged outer leaves, cut out core.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boiling.
  • Add cabbage to wilt leaves while preparing stuffing.
  • Turn off heat under cabbage, mix together potato, rice, meats, onion, the 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, allspice, sugar, and egg.
  • Separate leaves from cabbage as they wilt and drain:.
  • Return cabbage to water to wilt inner leaves.
  • Shape stuffing into oblong patties and place on core end of cabbage leaf.
  • Fold over sides of leaf slightly and roll up, tucking in sides of leaf if possible.
  • It may be necessary to fasten rolls with toothpicks, if used, they should be removed before placing rolls in baking dish.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons flour and the 1/4 teaspoon salt and roll cabbage leaves in mixture; brown in large skillet.
  • Remove cabbage rolls as they are browned and place in a large, flat, greased baking dish.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Heat over to 300 degrees.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours basting frequently with the 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Remove baking dish from oven and place cabbage rolls on a warm platter.
  • Mix the 1 tablespoon flour and cream in a small pan.
  • Add the liquid from baking dish: Cook and stir over moderately low heat until thickened.
  • Season to taste.
  • Pour gravy over cabbage rolls before serving.

CROCK POT SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS



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This is an easy to prepare slow-cooker meal. Delicious and filling it is meaty and with sufficient vegetables to give one that really satisfied feeling. Prepare it the evening before and refrigerate, then slip it into the Crock pot when leaving for work the next morning. Yum it's soooooo good!

Provided by George Clement

Categories     Meat

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 large cabbage leaves
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Immerse cabbage leaves in a kettle of boiling water for about 3 minutes or until limp, drain.
  • Combine egg, milk, onion, salt, pepper beef and cooked rice.
  • Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture in the center of each leaf; fold in sides and roll ends over meat.
  • Place in crock pot.
  • Combine tomatoes sauce with brown sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour over cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours.

SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS - DIANA RATTRAY RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Swedish Cabbage Rolls - Diana Rattray Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by AzGrannie3

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head of cabbage, frozen, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 can (8-ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes, optional
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • SLOW COOKER: Remove the leaves from the thawed head of cabbage. Alternatively, if you did not freeze the cabbage, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove about 12 to 14 large leaves from a head of cabbage. Place the leaves in the water and boil for 2 to 4 minutes. Drain thoroughly. In a large bowl combine the beaten egg, milk, finely chopped onion, salt, pepper, ground beef, and cooked rice. Place about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the beef and rice mixture in center of each cabbage leaf and form it into a cylinder shape. Fold in sides and roll ends over meat until completely rolled up. Secure with toothpicks, if desired. Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in the slow cooker. In another bowl combine the tomato sauce with the tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon juice or vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours. STOVETOP: Prepare the cabbage rolls following the directions above. Place the cabbage rolls in a large, heavy Dutch oven or stockpot. Prepare the sauce and pour over the cabbage rolls. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours.

SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS



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Categories     Pepper

Yield 6 survings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup milk
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup cooked rice
6 large cabbage leaves
2 (10-3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine egg, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion and milk; mix well. Add ground beef and cooked rice; beat together with fork. Immerse cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes or just till limp; drain. Slit center vein of leaf about 2 1/2 inches. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each leaf, fold in sides and roll ends over meat. Place rolls in 12 x 7-1/ x 2 baking dish. Blend together soup, brown sugr and lemon juice. Pour half mixture over rolls. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/4 hours. Heat remaining sauce and serve with cabbage rolls.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cabbage leaves. Fresh cabbage leaves are more pliable and easier to work with than older leaves. If you can't find fresh cabbage leaves, you can use frozen cabbage leaves that have been thawed and drained.
  • Blanch the cabbage leaves before using them. Blanching the cabbage leaves will help to soften them and make them more pliable. To blanch the cabbage leaves, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are wilted. Remove the cabbage leaves from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Once the cabbage leaves are cool, drain them well and pat them dry.
  • Use a variety of fillings. The traditional Swedish cabbage roll filling is made with ground beef, rice, and onions. However, you can also use other fillings, such as ground pork, turkey, chicken, or lamb. You can also add vegetables to the filling, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
  • Cook the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce. The sauce for the cabbage rolls should be flavorful and complement the filling. A good sauce to use is a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or a mushroom sauce.
  • Serve the cabbage rolls hot. Cabbage rolls are best served hot, right out of the oven. You can serve the cabbage rolls with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Swedish cabbage rolls are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. They are also a great way to use up leftover cabbage. With a little planning and preparation, you can make Swedish cabbage rolls that your whole family will enjoy.

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