In a culinary world filled with a kaleidoscope of flavors, "Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage" stands as a beacon of simplicity, inviting home cooks to embark on a culinary adventure. This delectable dish, steeped in the rich traditions of Chinese cuisine, combines the sweet tang of pineapple and vinegar with the savory notes of beef and the crunch of cabbage, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create a mouthwatering "Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage" dish that will impress your family and friends.
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SWEET AND SOUR BEEF
This is what I chose when I got to pick what we had for dinner! If possible, remove lid for the last hour.
Provided by SDSCHMIDT
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- Whisk water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth; pour over the beef.
- Cook on Low until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 2090 mg, Sugar 30.2 g
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF WITH CABBAGE
A store-bought sweet-and-sour sauce makes this three-ingredient stir-fry a perfect weeknight dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; rotate skillet to coat side.
- Add beef; stir-fry 2 minutes or until brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add cabbage; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beef and sweet-and-sour sauce; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until hot. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE
Beef and cabbage with sweet and sour tomato sauce. Family loves it.
Provided by digb
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a large skillet over medium heat; cook the ground beef, onion, celery, and green bell pepper in the hot skillet until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the oats, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper into the beef mixture. Arrange the cabbage wedges atop the beef mixture.
- Stir the tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and brown sugar together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cabbage and beef mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 761.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1 minced garlic clove; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Halve 2 pounds carrots lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces; add to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons each brown sugar and cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in 4 cups shredded red cabbage and season with salt; cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and top with torn fresh dill and parsley.
SLOW-COOKER PORK WITH SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE
Featuring pork, cabbage and apples, a German-style supper brings an Oktoberfest feel to your table throughout the year.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix cabbage, onion, apple, brown sugar, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in cooker.
- Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, do not remove. Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook pork in skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Place pork on cabbage mixture.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
- Remove netting or strings from pork. Serve pork with cabbage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF
This healthful stir-fry recipe is a family favorite. I've used a variety of meats and apples and sometimes replace the green onion with yellow onion. No matter what tweaks I make, it always tastes great. -Brittany McCloud, Kenyon, MN
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. , In same skillet, stir-fry peppers and apples in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup green onions; stir-fry 1-3 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from pan., Add brown sugar and vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef and pepper mixture to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF
The sweet kisses the sour for a nicely balanced flavor in this Asian dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 18m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. Mix cornstarch and cold water.
- Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add beef and onion; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Stir in pineapple, sugar, vinegar, bouillon granules and soy sauce. Heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in bell pepper and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
Here it is, my Mother's sweet and sour cabbage recipe! Whenever served guests will ask for the recipe. Quite simple to make, and can easily be doubled for a dish to pass, etc...
Provided by Uncle 12
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- add shredded cabbage to boiling water, cover and boil about 15 minutes until crisp tender, drain.
- fry bacon until crisp, crumble and reserve 1 tbsp drippings.
- stir in brown sugar, water, salt pepper and onion.
- cook until thick, add to cabbage and stir in bacon.
EASY SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE
I found this on one of those recipe cards at the grocery store. It's a little different than most of the cabbage casserole recipes I've seen posted, so I thought I'd share it. *Note: Be sure to core the cabbage well or it will be tough.
Provided by Denise in da Kitchen
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper till meat is browned; drain off fat.
- Sprinkle meat mixture with rolled oats, parsley, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and the 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Core cabbage; cut into six wedges.
- Place atop meat.
- In bowl combine tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the dash of pepper; mix well.
- Pour over cabbage and meat.
- Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or till cabbage is tender.
- Serve at once.
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the cabbage, bouillon, tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, cloves and sour salt in a large pot. Add just enough water until you see the cabbage start to float. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the beef and continue to cook for 1 more hour.
- Adjust the seasoning and remove from the heat.
UNSTUFFED SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Beef Pork Quick & Easy Dinner Dried Fruit Cabbage Simmer Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cabbage in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet with broth, 1 garlic clove (sliced), and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook, covered, turning cabbage occasionally, until very tender, about 45 minutes. (Add more broth or water if necessary.)
- Meanwhile, cook onion and remaining garlic in oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in ground meats along with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes with their juice, cranberries, vinegar, and brown sugar and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.
- Pour sauce into skillet with cabbage and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP
My sweet and sour cabbage soup is a standout crowd pleaser that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of guests. -Mae Lavan, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the water, beef, onion, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, carrot, sugar, vinegar and wine or broth if desired. Stir in the browning sauce, Worcestershire, tomato sauce, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. , Combine flour and oil until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP
Something quick and easy with a German flair.
Provided by Kristi Luce @thisgrandmascookin
Categories Beef Soups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil on Med-High in a lg stock pot.
- Brown ground beef with caraway seeds and thyme.
- Stir in bell peppers, onions and apples cooking for 2-3 min.
- Add broth, tomatoes, sugar and paprika. Simmer for 10 min.
- Add cabbage and cook for 3-4 min.
- Turn off the heat and add the vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with a good crusty bread.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute an equal amount of oyster sauce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
- Serve the sweet and sour beef and cabbage over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This easy sweet and sour beef and cabbage recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The beef is tender and flavorful, the cabbage is crisp and slightly sweet, and the sauce is tangy and addictive. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual weekend lunch.
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