Unstuffed Cabbage Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Description:
This Unstuffed Cabbage recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. With tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce, it’s a comforting meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be ready in just over two hours!
Recipe Category:
Meat
Keywords:
European, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 346.4
- Fat Content: 12g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 51.4mg
- Sodium Content: 296.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 43.4g
- Fiber Content: 6.9g
- Sugar Content: 23g
- Protein Content: 19.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Cabbage |
| 1 | Tomato sauce |
| 1 | Chopped tomatoes |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/4 | Honey |
| 1/4 | Lemon juice |
| 1 | Pound ground beef |
| 1/2 | Cup white rice |
| 1 | Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
| Optional | Raisins |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Start by gathering all the ingredients needed for this delicious recipe.
- Chop the onion, cabbage, and tomatoes if they’re not already chopped.
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Cook the Base:
- In a large, heavy pot, combine the chopped onion, cabbage, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, water, honey, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors meld together.
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Make the Meatballs:
- While the base is cooking, prepare the meatballs. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, white rice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Add the Meatballs to the Pot:
- Once the base is boiling, reduce the heat to low.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
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Simmer:
- Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer gently for 2 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to develop and the meatballs to become tender.
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Optional Addition:
- If desired, add raisins to the pot during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- The raisins add a hint of sweetness and complement the savory flavors of the dish.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pot from the heat.
- Serve the Unstuffed Cabbage hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
- Enjoy this comforting and satisfying meal with your family and friends!
This Unstuffed Cabbage recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with loved ones. With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet while indulging in a delicious meal. Try it out and see for yourself just how tasty and satisfying it can be!
