Best 9 Unstuffed Cabbage With A Kick Recipes

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Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are made with ground beef, rice, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. This dish is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it can be easily customized to your liking. The article includes three different recipes for unstuffed cabbage rolls: a classic recipe, a spicy recipe, and a vegetarian recipe. All of the recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour. So, whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying dish for a special occasion, unstuffed cabbage rolls are a great option.

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UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
24 oz crushed tomatoes
15 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 head green cabbage (about 4-6 cups, chopped into 1-inch pieces)
2 cups cooked rice ((total amount is rice when cooked))

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a large deep sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Crumble the meat as it cooks. When the meat has browned, about 8 minutes, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the cabbage, reduce to simmer, and cover with lid. Cook until the cabbage is bright green, tender, and still slightly crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the cooked rice and simmer just until heated through about 2 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 776 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE SKILLET



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Skip stuffing and focus on flavor with Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet. This Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet puts a spin on an old favorite but doesn't skimp on taste.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 pkt. (0.6 oz.) GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
8 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 lb.)
1 cup water
1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large deep nonstick skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Add tomatoes and dressing mix; mix well. Stir in cabbage. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in water and rice; bring to boil. Simmer, covered, on low heat 5 min. Remove from heat; stir. Let stand, covered, 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

'UNSTUFFED' CABBAGE WITH A KICK



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This is an alteration on a typical stuffed cabbage recipe. It's healthy, low-fat, low-carb, and a bit spicy. You can't go wrong with this recipe! You may omit the red pepper and cayenne if you do not like spicy foods, or increase like we do! We serve this over brown rice to make it more of a whole meal. We love it! I used roasted garlic-flavored tomato sauce for extra 'kick.'

Provided by Tamara Glover

Categories     Cabbage Rolls

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 head cabbage, cut into 1-inch squares

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer cooked turkey to a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat; saute onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic to onion; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour diced tomatoes and tomato sauce over the onion mixture; season with Italian seasoning, basil, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer tomato mixture until the tomatoes are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cabbage into the tomato mixture; continue cooking until cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir ground turkey into the mixture; cook to reheat the turkey, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 570.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 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.

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 CASSEROLE



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"I received the recipe for this hearty ground beef and cabbage casserole from a teacher at the preschool where I work," notes Judy Thorn of Mars, Pennsylvania. "It's a nutritious and economical meal for busy families."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the cabbage in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, salt if desired and pepper; spoon over cabbage. , Combine soup and water; pour over beef mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until rice and cabbage are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g 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

UNSTUFFED STUFFED CABBAGE



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Stuffed cabbage without all the hard work of stuffing cabbage leaves. I am Polish and make stuffed cabbage all the time. But it is too time-consuming. So I decided to put all the ingredients in a pot and cook and whaddaya know. It worked!

Provided by Gail in the kitchen

Categories     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cabbage, chopped
1 lb ground beef, browned
1 lb ground pork, browned
1/2 onion, sliced
2 cups cooked rice
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Put everything in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Lower heat to low and cover. Cook 2-3 hours until the cabbage is soft and tender.
  • Check while cooking as you may have to add more water or garlic powder.
  • Serve with Polish rye bread and butter.
  • Note: For those on sodium-restricted diets, you can make this with salt-free tomato sauce and reduced sodium tomato soup. Comes out great.

SPICY UNSTUFFED CABBAGE



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This is a huge hit at potluck suppers. You can adjust the spiciness to your own palate. I also think it just gets better the next day!

Provided by Valerie Kasper

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound spicy bulk pork sausage
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
10 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, vinegar, chili powder, salt, and red pepper flakes into the sausage mixture; add cabbage and fold into the mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 889.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven that can easily accommodate all of the ingredients.
  • Be sure to brown the meat and onions well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the dish.
  • If you don't have any cabbage on hand, you can substitute another type of hearty green, such as kale or collard greens.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spices in the recipe to suit your taste. If you like things spicy, add more cayenne pepper or paprika.
  • Serve the unstuffed cabbage with a side of rice, potatoes, or bread.

Conclusion:

This unstuffed cabbage with a kick is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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