Stuffed cabbage rolls and bell peppers are delightful dishes that offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The combination of tender, savory fillings wrapped in tender leaves or peppers creates a culinary experience that is both satisfying and comforting. These dishes can be traced back to various cultures, with each region infusing its unique culinary traditions. Whether you prefer the classic European recipes or explore innovative fusion variations, the possibilities are endless. With careful selection of ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity, you can create a memorable meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HEALTHY STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE
This recipe for healthy cabbage rolls uses cabbage leaves and a delicious stuffing made with ground beef, a mix of wild rice and long grain rice, fresh vegetables cooked in a tomato sauce with aromatic spices and herbs. Same stuffing can be used for an assortment of colored bell peppers. You can tweak the cabbage roll recipe to your liking and substitute the ingredients as you please. Here I'm using healthier ingredients, but feel free to adjust to your taste.
Provided by HealthyTasteOfLife
Categories Dinner Lunch Main Course Side Dish
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the rice in a bowl and add water to soak overnight. If you don't have time, just rinse it several times until the water is clear and let it soak for at least an hour until you gather and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Slice out the core by cutting a deep cone-shaped incision so that the leaves could be easily detached. Submerge the entire cabbage head into a large pot with boiling water (for about 3-4 minutes). See video below for visual help.
- Then, peel the leaves off, one at a time, while the cabbage is still submerged. Use tongs for convenience.Since I don't have pickled cabbage (that's what is preferred) I'm adding some vinegar to the boiling water to give it a little kick.
- Prepare the bell peppers if you're using any: cut the core from the inside and strip away the seeds. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, carrots until lightly soft, add the spices and herbs, the beef. Add the soaked rice at the end and cook for 1-2 minutes. Leave the meat slightly uncooked.
- Now you can add half of the crushed tomatoes to the mixture at this moment or add it later on top, after rolling the cabbage. Set aside to cool.
- To stuff the cabbage leaves, lay down a single large leaf and place about a 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the filling in the lower third of the leave, fold the sides and roll (this way you'll get huge rolls).
- If you prefer smaller rolls then cut the leaf in smaller parts, and use less filing (see video).In a large deep dish (I'm using a 3-quart round glass dish) place the stuffed cabbage rolls on the bottom, and continue by adding layers.
- Pour the remaining half of the jar of crushed tomatoes on top. Alternatively use water and lemon juice or vegetable broth. Some try to add a lot of liquid so they are covered, but I found that this is not necessary as the steam fill circulate inside. Just add enough liquid to help the rice puff.
- Cover with the remaining cabbage leaves to seal moisture and cover with a lid.
- Bake for 2 hours at 370F or 190C. Or until the wild rice has puffed and is cracked open. (It has a longer cooking time than the regular rice).
- Remove from the oven and allow to sit covered for 30 minutes before serving. It will continue to cook and build some flavor for the next day.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 5 rolls, Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Protein 16.6 g, Fat 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Sodium 398.2 mg, Fiber 5.4 g, Sugar 7.6 g
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH BEEF AND CABBAGE
I never liked stuffed bell peppers until I ditched the green ones and bought some red, yellow, and orange 3-packs instead. Replacing traditional rice with cabbage adds another veggie and gives a different texture. They take a bit of time but are well worth the effort.
Provided by RedheadedMama
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil the bottom and sides of two rectangular glass baking dishes.
- Melt butter in a 4- to 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add ground beef, green and red cabbage, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper. Cook until beef starts to brown and cabbage softens a bit, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir, and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the beef cooks, prepare bell peppers: remove stems and cut peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove seeds and white membrane. Rub outsides of the peppers with olive oil and arrange, skin-sides down like edible bowls, in the prepared baking dishes.
- Strain beef mixture to remove excess liquid; scoop into peppers to fill and mound any extra on top or reserve for another use. Cover with foil.
- Cook in the preheated oven until peppers have softened, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil, top with mozzarella and provolone, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 722.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
AUNT PEARL'S STUFFED PEPPERS/ CABBAGE ROLLS
I make these in the Summer and it is one of my *FAVORITE* of my Aunt's recipes. They always seem to taste better the next day, and freeze VERY well. I make them and share them and they are always a hit. THANKS AUNT PEARL!!!
Provided by 148045
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut green peppers in half from stem to bottom, and clean out insides, set aside.
- Mix beef, cooked rice, onion, egg, 1 can of tomato soup, 1/2 can stewed tomatoes, garlic salt, dill and pepper. Stuff mixture into pepper halves and place in baking dish; with leftover mixture, form into meatballs and place around stuffed peppers.
- Pour remaining soup and stewed tomatoes over the top of the meatballs and stuffed peppers, and add 1 cup of water. Cover and bake in the oven 350 degrees for 1 1/2- 2 hours, testing to see if green peppers are soft.
- When making stuffed cabbage, place beef mixture at core side of cabbage leaf and roll like a burrito.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 1528.3, Carbohydrate 82.1, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 33.8, Protein 34.5
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS AND BELL PEPPER
This is a recipe that was handed down from my grandmother to my mother. Easy to make and can either cook on top of stove over low heat or in the oven. Great one-pot meal.
Provided by donna suer
Categories Beef
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Peel a few layers of cabbage off of the head and place in a saucepan with about an inch of water and steam just a few minutes to slightly wilt the cabbage to be able to wrap easier.
- 2. While cabbage is wilting, in a large bowel combine with the ground beef the rice, pepper, egg, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder. Mix together well.
- 3. Peel and quarter carrots. Peel and halve potatoes. Cut remainder of cabbage into wedges. Cut tops off of green bell peppers and remove seeds.
- 4. Take about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of meat mixture and wrap with cabbage leaves. Fill bell peppers with meat mixture. Put cabbage rolls and peppers in bottom of Dutch oven. Add potatoes, carrots and cabbage wedges. Mix tomato soup with 1 can of water and pour over mixture. Season with pepper on top. Cover and bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat and cook on low/medium heat for approx 1-1/2 hours or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Can also bake covered at 350 for same amount of time.
REAL STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (OR STUFFED CABBAGE)
Another of my grandmother's down home recipes. Has the sweet-sour taste of old Europe. True comfort food to be served with mashed potatoes dunked into the extra sauce and a crisp salad. May also be made in cabbage leaves for a stuffed cabbage recipe; cooking method is the same, but beef is rolled in each cabbage leaf.
Provided by CobraLimes
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan (large enough to accomodate the peppers standing upright) bring tomato sauce, water, onion, and tomato soup to a boil.
- Add all other ingredients except beef and continue to simmer.
- Stuff peppers with beef and add to pan.
- Place tops of peppers slightly askew on each stuffed pepper.
- Sauce should come about 3/4 of the way up each pepper or you can add a bit more water.
- Cover pan and simmer for about 1 hour, basting occasionally with sauce, or until meat is cooked through.
- Seasoning can be corrected by adding more brown sugar or sour salt to taste.
Tips:
- Choose the right cabbage: Select a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads that are wilted or have loose leaves.
- Prepare the cabbage leaves properly: Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them and make them pliable. This will make it easier to roll them without tearing.
- Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings for your cabbage rolls. Some popular options include ground beef, pork, lamb, rice, and vegetables.
- Season the filling well: Make sure to season the filling with plenty of herbs and spices. This will help to add flavor and depth to the dish.
- Roll the cabbage rolls tightly: Roll the cabbage leaves tightly around the filling to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Cook the cabbage rolls slowly: Braise or simmer the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the cabbage rolls with your favorite sides: Cabbage rolls can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Stuffed cabbage rolls and bell peppers are delicious and hearty dishes that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these dishes at home. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give stuffed cabbage rolls or bell peppers a try.
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