GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
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
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
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Gaby Garcia
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cabbage turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again!
Nazar muhammad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The cabbage was so tender and the sauce was delicious.
Solomon Wilson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to change up your usual cabbage dishes. It's a unique and flavorful dish that everyone will enjoy.
Erik Bivingu
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best cabbage dish he's ever had.
Dg Ghb
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very filling and satisfying dish.
Naphtaly Rapau
[email protected]I've never had unstuffed cabbage before, but this recipe made me a fan. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Miya Serina
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and sour flavor of the cabbage.
Sounder
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cabbage was delicious!
youcef BENAOUISSA
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The cabbage is so tender and flavorful.
Dino Malik
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or meat to it to suit your taste.
Heidi Stryker
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very budget-friendly dish.
J. M. Day
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cabbage.
xxx world
[email protected]This was my first time making unstuffed cabbage and it was so easy! The recipe was very clear and easy to follow.
Kanteh Fatoumatta
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My family loves the sweet and sour flavor of the cabbage.
Saad Zafar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cabbage turned out so tender and flavorful. I loved the sweet and sour sauce, it was the perfect balance of flavors.