Best 7 Sweet And Sour Beef And Cabbage Recipes

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Sweet and sour beef and cabbage is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The sweet and sour sauce is made with a combination of sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce, and it is often thickened with cornstarch. The beef is typically stir-fried with vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and onions, and it is then coated in the sweet and sour sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE



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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

SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP



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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

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.

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.

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

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP



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Something quick and easy with a German flair.

Provided by Kristi Luce

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp canola oil
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp thyme, dried
2 1/2 c chopped bell pepper and onions
1 medium apple, diced with skins on
6 c beef broth
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp paprika
3 c cabbage, chopped
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil on Med-High in a lg stock pot.
  • 2. Brown ground beef with caraway seeds and thyme.
  • 3. Stir in bell peppers, onions and apples cooking for 2-3 min.
  • 4. Add broth, tomatoes, sugar and paprika. Simmer for 10 min.
  • 5. Add cabbage and cook for 3-4 min.
  • 6. Turn off the heat and add the vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7. Serve with a good crusty bread.

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 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

Tips:

  • To make sure that the beef is tender, use a flank steak or a skirt steak. These cuts of meat are thin and cook quickly, so they won't become tough.
  • If you don't have any hoisin sauce, you can substitute it with a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry to the pan after the beef and cabbage have been cooked.
  • Serve the sweet and sour beef and cabbage over rice or noodles. You can also add a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour beef and cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try.

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