When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to the warm, hearty goodness of pan-fried cabbage rolls. This classic recipe combines tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling of ground beef, rice, and vegetables, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce. Whether you're looking for a traditional Eastern European meal or a new family favorite, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the step-by-step instructions and tips you need to create the best pan-fried cabbage rolls recipe.
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CABBAGE ROLL SKILLET
Have a happy helping of this quicker take on something our grandmothers would make. We serve it over brown rice. It also freezes well. -Susan Chickness, Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid; coarsely chop tomatoes. In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, seasonings, chopped tomatoes and reserved liquid., Add cabbage and pepper; cook, covered, 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS IN A SKILLET
Steps:
- Place a large, deep skillet or saute pan (or Dutch oven) over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or butter and then add the ground beef. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and continue cooking, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
- Add the cabbage to the ground beef mixture along with the stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
- Add the water and rice to the beef and cabbage mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, or about 20 to 25 minutes. Add more water, if needed.
- Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 623 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PAN-FRIED CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cabbage, ground pork, ground beef, onion, egg, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, oil, water, powdered consommé, butter, canned diced tomato, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Sonomi Shimada
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer directly to a large bowl of ice water.
- Remove the tough stem, finely dice and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, diced cabbage stems, onion, egg, salt, and pepper, and mix until well-combined. Divide into four equal parts.
- Fold the mozzarella slices in half and roll them up.
- Form each portion of meat into a patty. Add a roll of cheese to each patty and form the meat around the cheese so it is completely encased.
- Put a meat patty on a cabbage leaf, fold in front and right side, and roll up.
- Fold the left side inwards towards the meat filling to seal. Repeat with the remaining meat and cabbage.
- Heat a bit of oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add thecabbage rolls and fry for 3 minutes, until browned on one side.
- Turn cabbage rolls over and add the water, bullion, and butter.
- Once the water is boiling, add the canned tomatoes. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 6 grams
FRIED CABBAGE
When I was young, my family grew our own cabbages. It was fun to put them to use in the kitchen, just as I did with this comforting side. With potatoes, deviled eggs and cornbread, fried cabbage tastes like home. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Add the cabbage and water. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OLD-FASHIONED CABBAGE ROLLS
It was an abundance of dill in my garden that led me to try this. My family liked the taste so much that, from then on, I made my old-fashioned cabbage rolls recipe with dill. This is how to make easy cabbage rolls. - Florence Krantz, Bismarck, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. In a small bowl, combine the beef, pork, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill and cayenne; mix well., Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat., Slice the remaining cabbage; place in a Dutch oven. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over sliced cabbage. Combine the tomatoes, sugar and remaining tomato sauce; pour over the rolls. Cover and bake at 350° until cabbage rolls are tender, 1-1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
These flavorful low-carb beef and cabbage rolls are made with tender boiled cabbage leaves stuffed with beef and rice cooked in a homemade tomato sauce. They're easy to make, filling, and the perfect comfort food. Serve them with sour cream and cilantro, or eat them all by themselves for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering, then cook the garlic until fragrant, for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomato, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, rice, and 1 cup (260 G) of tomato sauce. Mix until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage, cut side down. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes.
- Transfer the cabbage to a cutting board, cut side up, and let cool until it reaches room temperature.
- Peel off a layer of the cabbage. With the stem facing upwards, use a paring knife to trim the thicker stem, which will make the leaf easier to roll. With the stem side pointed towards you, place a few tablespoons of filling at the base of the leaf.
- Roll upwards so the filling is covered by a single layer of the cabbage. Fold both sides in, then roll all the way up.
- Place the cabbage roll seam side down in a 9x13-inch (23x33 -cm) baking dish and repeat with the remaining filling.
- Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 18 grams
FABULOUS FRIED CABBAGE
A favorite old Irish family recipe for fried cabbage and it's so easy.
Provided by cook-it-up-axel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring the butter and chicken broth to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce heat to low and add the cabbage. Cover and cook over low heat to steam the cabbage for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cabbage is tender and sweet. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-made cabbage rolls. You can find them in the frozen food section of most grocery stores.
- If you're using fresh cabbage, be sure to blanch it before rolling. This will help to soften the leaves and make them more pliable.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the cabbage rolls. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Brown the cabbage rolls on all sides before adding the sauce. This will help to seal in the flavor.
- Use a light-colored sauce so that you can see the cabbage rolls through it.
- Serve the cabbage rolls with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried cabbage rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give pan-fried cabbage rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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