Best 3 Cabbage Meatballs Recipes

Cabbage meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Made with a mixture of ground beef, cabbage, rice, and spices, these meatballs are packed with flavor and nutrients. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, including frying, baking, or simmering in a sauce. Cabbage meatballs are a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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CABBAGE & MEATBALLS

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I think the dill pickles are the secret to this simple yet hearty recipe. When our children were small, they were not too fond of cabbage, but they loved this dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup tomato juice
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill pickle
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

Place cabbage in a large saucepan; add tomato juice. Cover and simmer over low heat. Meanwhile, combine the egg, onion, chili powder, vinegar, pickle, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Add to cabbage mixture., Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS AND CABBAGE

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Make and share this Bavarian Meatballs and Cabbage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheGrumpyChef

Categories Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
4 cups cabbage, coarsely shredded
1/2 cup green pepper, cut into strips

Steps:

In bowl, mix throughly beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 tsp caraway and salt.
Shape into 16 meatballs.
In skillet, brown meatballs in the shortening, pour off fat.
Blend soup, water, cream cheese and remaining caraway, add to skillet. Add celery and carrot to skillet.
Cover and cook over low heat 5 minute.
Add cabbage and green pepper, cook 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH CABBAGE

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This meal is so good, and the parmasean cheese in the meatballs makes them very deluctible. I prepare the meat the day before so the flavors mingle, plus making the preparation time easier. I also double the meatball recipe because you can't help but sample one or two before the dish is totally done.

Provided by gaynel mohler

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 slice white bread firm
1/3 c warm milk
3 slice bacon
1 lb ground chuc
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp chopped basil
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp grated onion
1 c bread crumbs, dry
1/3 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 lb fresh cabbage
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp mince garlic
1 can(s) diced tomato
1 medium onion chopped

Steps:

1. soak bread slice in warmed milk, set aside
2. simmer bacon in small skillet with 1/2 cup water covering it for 5 minutes, when cool,drain and chop finely
3. combine meat, bacon, egg, spices, bread pulp, grated onion, parm cheese refridgerate for a couple hours or overnight. shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. dredge in bread crumbs and saute in olive oil. drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven
4. shred cabbage into 1/4" strips. add the 2 tbs oil to meat drippings. sauute garlic until golden, add onions and cabbage. cook on low heat, covered stirring occassionally until tender.about 40 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste. add drained tomatoes and turn up heat, cook 10 minutes. stir in meatballs and heat all thru.

Tips:

Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the rice to cook more evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Use a large bowl to mix the meatball ingredients. This will give you plenty of room to work and prevent the ingredients from getting too crowded.
Make sure the meatball mixture is well-seasoned. Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatballs flavor.
Form the meatballs into small, even balls. This will help them cook evenly.
Brown the meatballs in a pan over medium heat before adding them to the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Cabbage meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can make cabbage meatballs that are sure to impress your family and friends.