Best 9 Petes Unstuffed Sweet Sour Cabbage Recipes

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"Pete's Unstuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage" is a delectable dish that combines the tangy flavors of vinegar and lemon with the sweetness of brown sugar to create a unique and flavorful meal. This recipe is sure to please the whole family with its tender cabbage, flavorful sauce, and ease of preparation. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will have your taste buds singing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE



Grandma Elaine's Unstuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage image

This is a family heirloom recipe that has been handed down through the ages. My mother taught it to me, and I tweaked it to its current form. I have eaten all kinds of 'stuffed' cabbage and this recipe beats them all. It's sweet, sour, and comforting. The flavors are even better the second day. This dish also freezes well.

Provided by Chef Daddy Pete

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 onions, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds green cabbage, cored, and cut into 3 inch chunks
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons instant white rice
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup packed brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced onions, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce, using a spoon to slightly chop the whole tomatoes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage into the tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 1 hour until the cabbage is tender and mixes easily with the tomatoes.
  • Place the ground beef, eggs, finely chopped onion, rice, water, additional 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix together with hands until thoroughly blended. Add additional rice if mixture is too moist. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate, and refrigerate 20 minutes to firm.
  • Place meatballs on the surface of the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Gently stir the meatballs into the tomato mixture. Cover the pot and continue to simmer 45 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning, adding additional lemon juice if required. Stir in the raisins, and honey. Add the brown sugar, a little at a time, tasting after each addition. Cook mixture over medium heat 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1116.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

UNSTUFFED SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE



Unstuffed Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage image

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

1 (2-pound) head green cabbage, quartered lengthwise and cored
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, divided
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound ground pork
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: steamed rice

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 CABBAGE



Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage image

"I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 cups shredded red cabbage
2 apples, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET & SOUR STUFFED CABBAGE



Sweet & Sour Stuffed Cabbage image

Everyone loves the taste of these cabbage rolls, and when I make them, I make a lot of extra meatballs. I adapted this recipe from one I found for sweet and sour stuffed green peppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1 medium head cabbage
3 medium onions
1 egg
1 cup cooked instant rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside., Fill a Dutch oven three-quarters full of water; bring to a boil. Add cabbage; cook for 2-3 minutes or just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; chop remaining cabbage and set aside. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut., Slice two onions and set aside; chop the remaining onion. In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, egg, rice, carrots, salt, pepper and reserved raisins. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Place 1/4 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up completely to enclose filling., Place sliced onions and reserved chopped cabbage in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange cabbage rolls, seam side down, on top. Combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice; pour over rolls. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender and a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until sauce reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

PETE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE



Pete's Unstuffed Sweet & Sour Cabbage image

It is not lightly that I post this recipe. This is not a cookbook or kicked around recipe. This is an authentic HEIRLOOM recipe that has been passed down through my family for ages. Each generation has improved and tweaked the recipe slightly (I suggested brown sugar instead of white). Let me know if you enjoy eating this as much as I do!

Provided by videomaker2000

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs green cabbage
2 lb lean ground beef
4 medium onions 1 finely chopped 3 sliced
3 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 egg
2 tbsp White rice
3 tbsp Water
28 oz canned tomatoes whole
15 oz tomato sauce
1/2 c brown or white sugar packed
1 lemon Juiced
1/3 cup raisins
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Veg. Oil

Steps:

  • Use Large Stock Pot and wooden spoon Wash cabbage, cut off core. Cut cabbage in half horizontally. Take core out and cut cabbage in 3 inch chunks. Cook sliced onions in oil until translucent. Add can of whole tomatoes, stir and chop slightly with spoon. Add tomato sauce, half of salt, half of pepper and mix. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stir occasionally so it doesn't burn. Then add cabbage and stir and push cabbage down into the sauce. Cover pot and continue to simmer approx 1 hour till you can mix cabbage around in the sauce. In large bowl mix ground beef with chopped onion, 1 1/2 level tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 eggs, rice, and water. Mix well with hands. If too mushy, add a little more rice. Form golf ball size meat balls and then store briefly in refrigerator to get firmer. Place meatballs on top of cabbage on sauce. Cover and simmer approx 15 minutes till meatballs feel firm. Then gently mix meat balls into sauce. Let pot simmer for approx 45 minutes, then add lemon. Taste for lemon taste, if not add more lemon. Then add raisins, honey, and then sugar a little at time to taste. Cook for another 15 minutes, then mix gently, uncover and remove from heat. Try not to eat right away so flavors can infuse. Tastes better when eaten the second day, but don't over heat. Only reheat what you will eat at that sitting. This freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 992 calories, Fat 51.8620325 g, Carbohydrate 88.97091375 g, Cholesterol 264.79 mg, Fiber 13.9496875042766 g, Protein 50.24133125 g, SaturatedFat 18.4379975 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (993g), Sodium 812.239 mg, Sugar 75.0212262457234 g, TransFat 7.7368275 g

QUICK "UNSTUFFED" SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE AND BEEF



Quick

Make and share this Quick "unstuffed" Sweet-And-Sour Cabbage and Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 -1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about 1 pound)
1 cup cooked rice (Since the recipe calls for a small amount of cooked rice, instant rice may be used)

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch-wide, deep skillet or a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon. When the meat has browned and the onion is tender, spoon off and discard any fat in the skillet.
  • Add the tomato sauce, applesauce, water, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the cabbage, which will wilt as it cooks and become more compact.
  • Lower the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender. Stir in the cooked rice and heat a few minutes longer, until it is cooked through. This is most easily served in bowls.

GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE



Grandma Elaine's Unstuffed Sweet & Sour Cabbage image

It is not lightly that I post this recipe. This is not a cookbook or kicked around recipe. This is an authentic HEIRLOOM recipe that has been passed down through my family for ages. Each generation has improved and tweaked the recipe slightly (I suggested brown sugar instead of white). Let me know if you enjoy eating this as much as I do!

Provided by Iron Stomach

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs green cabbage
2 lbs lean ground beef
4 medium onions (1 finely chopped 3 sliced)
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white rice
3 tablespoons water
28 ounces canned tomatoes (whole)
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed) or 1/2 cup white sugar (packed)
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup raisins ((1/3 to 1/2)
1 tablespoon honey ((1 to 2)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Use Large Stock Pot and wooden spoon.
  • Wash cabbage, cut off core. Cut cabbage in half horizontally. Take core out and cut.
  • cabbage in 3 inch chunks.
  • Cook sliced onions in oil until translucent.
  • Add can of whole tomatoes, stir and chop slightly with spoon. Add tomato sauce, half of salt, half of pepper, and mix.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
  • Then add cabbage and stir and push cabbage down into the sauce.
  • Cover pot and continue to simmer approx 1 hour till you can mix cabbage around in the sauce.
  • In large bowl mix ground beef with chopped onion, 1 1/2 level teaspoons salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 eggs, rice, and water. Mix well with hands.
  • If too mushy, add a little more rice. Form golf ball size meat balls, and then store briefly in refrigerator to get firmer.
  • Place meatballs on top of cabbage on sauce. Cover and simmer approx 15 minutes till meatballs feel firm.
  • Then gently mix meat balls into sauce. Let pot simmer for approx 45 minutes, then add lemon. Taste for lemon taste, if not add more lemon.
  • Then add raisins, honey, and then sugar a little at time to taste. Cook for another 15 minutes, then mix gently, uncover and remove from heat.
  • Try not to eat right away so flavors can infuse. Tastes better when eaten the second day, but don't overheat. Only reheat what you will eat at that sitting.
  • This freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 253.2, Sodium 2801.5, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 60.9, Protein 56.6

GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE



Grandma Elaine's Unstuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage image

This is a family heirloom recipe that has been handed down through the ages. My mother taught it to me, and I tweaked it to its current form. I have eaten all kinds of 'stuffed' cabbage and this recipe beats them all. It's sweet, sour, and comforting. The flavors are even better the second day. This dish also freezes well.

Provided by Chef Daddy Pete

Categories     Cabbage Rolls

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 onions, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds green cabbage, cored, and cut into 3 inch chunks
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons instant white rice
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup packed brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced onions, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce, using a spoon to slightly chop the whole tomatoes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage into the tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 1 hour until the cabbage is tender and mixes easily with the tomatoes.
  • Place the ground beef, eggs, finely chopped onion, rice, water, additional 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix together with hands until thoroughly blended. Add additional rice if mixture is too moist. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate, and refrigerate 20 minutes to firm.
  • Place meatballs on the surface of the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Gently stir the meatballs into the tomato mixture. Cover the pot and continue to simmer 45 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning, adding additional lemon juice if required. Stir in the raisins, and honey. Add the brown sugar, a little at a time, tasting after each addition. Cook mixture over medium heat 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1116.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

PETE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE



PETE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Simmer

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs green cabbage
2 lbs lean ground beef
4 medium onions (1 finely chopped 3 sliced)
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white rice
3 tablespoons water
28 ounces canned tomatoes (whole)
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar or white sugar (packed)
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup raisins ((1/3 to 1/2)
1 tablespoon honey ((1 to 2)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1 Use Large Stock Pot and wooden spoon. 2 Wash cabbage, cut off core. Cut cabbage in half horizontally. Take core out and cut. 3 cabbage in 3 inch chunks. 4 Cook sliced onions in oil until translucent. 5 Add can of whole tomatoes, stir and chop slightly with spoon. Add tomato sauce, half of salt, half of pepper, and mix. 6 Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stir occasionally so it doesn't burn. 7 Then add cabbage and stir and push cabbage down into the sauce. 8 Cover pot and continue to simmer approx 1 hour till you can mix cabbage around in the sauce. 9 In large bowl mix ground beef with chopped onion, 1 1/2 level teaspoons salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 eggs, rice, and water. Mix well with hands. 10 If too mushy, add a little more rice. Form golf ball size meat balls, and then store briefly in refrigerator to get firmer. 11 Place meatballs on top of cabbage on sauce. Cover and simmer approx 15 minutes till meatballs feel firm. 12 Then gently mix meat balls into sauce. Let pot simmer for approx 45 minutes, then add lemon. Taste for lemon taste, if not add more lemon. 13 Then add raisins, honey, and then sugar a little at time to taste. Cook for another 15 minutes, then mix gently, uncover and remove from heat. 14 Try not to eat right away so flavors can infuse. Tastes better when eaten the second day, but don't overheat. Only reheat what you will eat at that sitting. 15 This freezes well.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: For this recipe, it's best to use a firm head of green cabbage.
  • Shred the cabbage finely: This will help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, bell peppers, or onions.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made up to a day in advance. This will save you time on the day you're serving the dish.
  • Serve the dish hot or cold: This dish can be served either hot or cold. If you're serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Pete's Unstuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover cabbage. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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