Best 11 Quick Unstuffed Sweet And Sour Cabbage And Beef Recipes

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When you're short on time but still want a flavorful and satisfying meal, this quick and easy recipe for unstuffed sweet and sour cabbage and beef is the perfect solution. This dish combines tender beef, crisp cabbage, colorful bell peppers, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. In just a few simple steps, you can create a delightful dinner that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE



Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage image

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

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium head cabbage, cut into thin wedges
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE



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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



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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.

EASY SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE



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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

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 head cabbage
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

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 N "SAUR" CABBAGE SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound ham steak, chopped
1 savoy cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded
1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
Salt and pepper
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 cups cider
1/4 cup honey
1 (14 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 pound sack sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 quart chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped dill
1 cup sour cream, to pass at table

Steps:

  • Heat a soup pot over medium high heat with extra-virgin olive oil. Add ham and lightly brown 2 to 3 minutes. Add shredded cabbage and stir in the onions and carrots as you finish chopping and grating them. Stir in the frozen hash browns and season the vegetables liberally with salt and pepper. Add in a bay leaf, cider, honey, beans, saurkraut and chicken stock. Place a lid on the pot and bring soup to a boil. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in dill and adjust seasoning of soup. Serve the soup in shallow bowls and top with sour cream.

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



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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.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE



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A sprinkling of herbs or spices will make your favorite vegetables even more delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds red cabbage (about 1 small head), halved, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups)
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup snipped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven (or other 5-quart pot), heat oil over medium-low heat. Add cabbage, pineapple, sugar, and vinegar; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage has wilted (but is not mushy), about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in dill. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF WITH CABBAGE



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound cut-up beef for stir-fry
3 cups cut-up cabbage or coleslaw mix
1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
Hot cooked couscous, rice or noodles, if desired

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

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE



Unstuffed Cabbage image

This is a wonderful weeknight meal because it is put together so fast. It has a slight Mexican flavor but it is not over-powering.-Diana Filban, Cut Bank, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 small head cabbage, shredded (about 1 pound)
1 can (28 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Stir in cabbage. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE



Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage image

Categories     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Apple     Fall     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons butter
2 onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pounds (about 1 head) red cabbage, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 large Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, cut into thin slices
1/2 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes. Mix in next 7 ingredients. Add cabbage; cook until cabbage begins to wilt, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Cover; simmer until cabbage is crisp-tender, stirring often, about 17 minutes. Uncover; add apple and apple juice and cook until apple is crisp-tender, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP



Sweet-and-Sour Beef Cabbage Soup image

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

8 cups water
3/4 cup cubed cooked roast beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth, optional
2 tablespoons browning sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons tomato sauce
6 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil

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

Tips:

  • Select a cut of beef suitable for stir-frying, such as flank steak or skirt steak.
  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tender and flavorful results.
  • Marinate the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes to enhance its flavor and tenderness.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure even cooking and to prevent overcrowding, which can result in soggy vegetables.
  • Heat the oil over high heat before adding the beef to ensure a quick sear and prevent the meat from sticking to the pan.
  • Stir-fry the beef in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Add the vegetables in stages, starting with those that require longer cooking times, such as carrots and celery.
  • Use a combination of fresh and canned vegetables for convenience and to add a variety of textures and flavors to the dish.
  • Make sure to stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp to retain their vibrant colors and nutrients.
  • Prepare the sauce beforehand and add it to the skillet towards the end of cooking to prevent overcooking and preserve its flavors.
  • Adjust the amount of sauce and seasonings to your preference, balancing sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
  • Serve the unstuffed sweet and sour cabbage and beef immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This unstuffed sweet and sour cabbage and beef recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tender beef, crisp vegetables, and tangy sauce come together to create a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. Moreover, the use of simple ingredients and straightforward cooking techniques makes this recipe accessible to cooks of all skill levels. With its vibrant colors and enticing aromas, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!

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