Best 6 New World Stuffed Cabbage Recipes

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Discover the culinary delight of New World Stuffed Cabbage, a captivating dish that combines the essence of Eastern European traditions with the vibrant flavors of the Americas. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore variations of this iconic dish, blending the bold flavors of paprika and cumin with the tangy zest of tomatoes and the delicate sweetness of corn. Prepare to savor the tender embrace of cabbage leaves enveloping a savory filling of ground meat, rice, and an array of aromatic vegetables. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce or a creamy mushroom gravy, we'll guide you through each step to create this hearty and soul-satisfying dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NEW WORLD STUFFED CABBAGE



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European immigrants brought their favorite stuffed cabbage recipes to the New World in the late 19th century. Here's my take on tradition. -Katherine Stefanovich, Desert Hot Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium head cabbage
1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, divided
3 bacon strips, diced
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup long grain rice, cooked
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Remove core from head of cabbage. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil until outer leaves loosen from head. Lift out cabbage; remove softened leaves. Return to boiling water to soften more leaves. Repeat until all leaves are removed. Remove tough center stalk from each leaf. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; reserve the balance to use as the recipe directs. Spoon half of the sauerkraut into a Dutch oven; set aside., In a heavy saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. In drippings, saute onion and garlic until tender. Remove half to a bowl to cool. To remaining onion mixture, add flour, paprika and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside. To cooled onion mixture, add rice, turkey, parsley, salt, pepper, egg and bacon; mix well. , Place 3-4 tablespoons mixture on each cabbage leaf. Roll up, tucking in sides. Place rolls, seam side down, on sauerkraut in Dutch oven. Cover with remaining sauerkraut. Chop remaining cabbage leaves; place over sauerkraut. Pour tomato mixture over all, adding water to cover if necessary. Cover and bake at 325° for about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

STUFFED CABBAGE



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This recipe calls for freezing a head of cabbage overnight to soften the leaves to wrap around a beef and rice mixture.

Provided by Barb

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 13h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cabbage
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 onion, finely diced
¾ cup cooked white rice
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Place cabbage head in freezer and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, thaw and peel away leaves.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the beef, egg, onion, rice, salt and pepper. Mix together well. Take a small handful and form into a small roll or ball. Place into the center of a cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over and roll the ball up into the leaf. Place seam side down in baking dish. Continue until all of the filling is used up.
  • Mix together the soup with a 1/2 can water; pour over stuffed cabbage.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour; baste often with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

STUFFED CABBAGE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large head Savoy or green cabbage, including outer leaves
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions, and cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Remove the entire core of the cabbage with a paring knife. Immerse the head of cabbage in the boiling water for a few minutes, peeling off each leaf with tongs as soon as it s flexible. Set the leaves aside. Depending on the size of each leaf, you will need at least 14 leaves.
  • For the filling, in a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add 1 cup of the sauce to the meat mixture and mix lightly with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To assemble, place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Remove the hard triangular rib from the base of each cabbage leaf with a small paring knife. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filling in an oval shape near the rib edge of each leaf and roll up toward the outer edge, tucking the sides in as you roll. Place half the cabbage rolls, seam sides down, over the sauce. Add more sauce and more cabbage rolls alternately until you ve placed all the cabbage rolls in the pot. Pour the remaining sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover the dish tightly with the lid and bake for 1 hour or until the meat is cooked and the rice is tender. Serve hot.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head Savoy cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds)
8 cups water
2 tablespoons corn or peanut oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped fine (1 tablespoon)
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon powdered allspice
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 cups fresh bread crumbs, made from processing 4 to 5 slices of bread (preferably rye) in a food processor
2 1/2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock (preferably homemade)

Steps:

  • Discard any damaged outer leaves of cabbage and cut away enough of the core to make the leaves easy to remove from the head. Carefully remove and reserve the 12 largest leaves and set the heart aside.
  • Cut out the thick, lower part of the central rib in each of the 12 leaves without disturbing the shape of the leaves. Chop these rib sections with the cabbage heart. You should have about 5 cups. Set aside.
  • Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Add the 12 cabbage leaves, and bring the water back to a boil. Place an inverted plate on top of the leaves to keep them submerged in the water, and boil them gently for 10 minutes. Drain the leaves in a colander, and immediately place them in a pot of cold water to cool them. When the leaves are cool, lift them out of the water as carefully as possible, gently shake off excess water, and spread them out on a flat work surface.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion and saute it for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic, and cook the mixture for a few seconds; then add the reserved chopped cabbage and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and boil gently for 10 minutes. Most of the moisture should have evaporated; if it has not, remove the lid, and cook until the mixture is just slightly moist.
  • Transfer the cooked cabbage mixture to a bowl. When it is cool enough to handle, add the sausage, salt, pepper, allspice and parsley, and mix well. Finally, add the bread crumbs and mix them in lightly.
  • Divide the sausage mixture among 9 of the cabbage leaves, spooning it onto the center bottom of each leaf. (Although the outer leaves of the cabbage are large enough to contain a serving of the filling, the interior leaves are smaller, and you may need to use 1 1/2 or 2 of them together to contain a portion of the filling.) Fold in the sides of the leaves, and roll them tightly to enclose the filling. You should have 9 individual cabbage rolls, 1 1/2 per person.
  • In a large skillet, arrange the cabbage rolls in one layer, with seam side down, and pour the chicken stock around them. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and cook gently for 45 minutes. You should have about 1 cup of juice remaining around the rolls. Divide the cabbage rolls among six plates, spoon some of the juice over them, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1079 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

STUFFED CABBAGE



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Stuffed cabbage is not only filling, but it's also simple to prepare. Our hearty stuffed cabbage recipe calls for meat, veggies, and more. Serve stuffed cabbage with hot tomato sauce and sour cream for the ultimate comforting winter meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts water
1 large green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups cooked rice
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 medium green pepper, grated
2 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped
4 cups tomato puree
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Using a paring knife, remove center core of cabbage. In a large nonreactive stockpot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add cabbage and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until outer leaves are bright green and tender. Lift cabbage from water, and remove outer leaves. Return cabbage to boiling water, and repeat brief cooking and removal of leaves until all leaves are cooked. Reserve 2 cups cabbage cooking water. Trim thick center vein from bottom of each leaf. Reserve four large outer leaves to line bottom of pan.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until golden and tender, about 8 minutes. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, rice, beef, pork, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, green pepper, and celery. Stir to combine.
  • Add about 1/3 cup rice filling to one cabbage leaf. Fold sides of cabbage over filling, and, starting with the stem end, roll the cabbage up. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • Line a 5-quart Dutch oven with reserved outside leaves. Transfer stuffed cabbage leaves to Dutch oven.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomato puree and the reserved 2 cups of cabbage cooking water. Pour some of the tomato sauce over cabbage to almost cover. Sprinkle apple over top of cabbage leaves. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a gentle simmer; cover. Cook for 1 hour or until cabbage is very tender, adding additional tomato sauce as needed.
  • Place sour cream in a small bowl, and ladle in about 3/4 cup of tomato sauce from the cooked stuffed cabbage rolls. Whisk to combine. Add sour cream mixture back to Dutch oven, and stir to combine. Serve with additional sour cream.

NANA'S STUFFED CABBAGE



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Provided by Michelle Slatalla

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head of cabbage
3/4 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons uncooked rice
2 onions, 1 grated and 1 sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1 egg
Salt
pepper to taste
1 large can tomatoes
1 large can tomato soup (or sauce)
1/2 cup brown sugar
Lemon juice to taste
About 6 ginger snaps
Noodles
Butter

Steps:

  • Boil cabbage in water about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, rice, grated onion, ketchup and egg, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, combine canned tomatoes, tomato soup, brown sugar and lemon juice.
  • Separate cabbage leaves and roll about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each leaf, tucking in the sides. If you have leftover beef, roll it into tiny meatballs.
  • Pour some of the tomato mixture into a deep pot. Crumble a handful of ginger snaps into it, then cover with a layer of rolled cabbage leaves (and tiny meatballs, if you have any), then one layer of sliced onion rings. Repeat until all cabbage rolls are used.
  • Cook on low heat, covered, about 2 1/2 hours. When nearly finished, prepare buttered noodles, and serve with stuffed cabbage.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Select a large, firm cabbage with tightly packed leaves. This will ensure that the cabbage holds its shape during cooking and doesn't fall apart.
  • Parboil the cabbage leaves: This helps to soften the leaves and make them more pliable, making it easier to roll and stuff them.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings for your stuffed cabbage. Some popular options include ground beef, pork, or lamb; rice; vegetables; and herbs.
  • Cook the stuffed cabbage slowly: This allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce: Stuffed cabbage can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, cream sauce, or a simple gravy.

Conclusion:

Stuffed cabbage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this classic dish at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give stuffed cabbage a try. You won't be disappointed!

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