Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
I love stuffed cabbage. It reminds me of my childhood (a staple in my home growing up), but they can be a bit time-consuming. I came up with the idea to chop the cabbage and turn them into bowls, and they came out so good! My husband RAVED about dinner, so I knew this Unstuffed Cabbage Bowl recipe was a keeper. You might also like this Beef Cabbage Soup or one of my other ground beef recipes.
Unstuffed Cabbage Ingredients
Ground Beef: Sprinkle salt over 93% lean ground beef. Onion and Garlic seasoned with black pepper Marjoram: Swap marjoram with oregano. Tomato Sauce: One 8-ounce can of plain tomato sauce – not marinara or pasta sauce Hungarian Paprika: If you don’t specifically have “Hungarian” paprika, any type of sweet paprika will do. Beef Broth: Choose low-sodium beef broth. Raisins: I know raisins in cabbage rolls can be controversial, but my dad, who is Czech, always made them this way. If you’re not a fan of sweet and savory together, leave them out! Brown Rice: Add a cup of cooked rice towards the end. Cabbage: Red or green cabbage will work.
How to Make Unstuffed Cabbage Bowls
I made these beef cabbage bowls in the Instant Pot, but you can easily make them on the stove by doubling the cooking time. Some people commented below that they got the “burn notice” when using the Instant Pot. Newer models have a more sensitive sensor. To prevent your IP from thinking you have food burning on the bottom of the pot, deglaze the pot with one or two tablespoons of water or broth before adding the other ingredients.
How to Freeze Cabbage Bowls
These unstuffed cabbage rolls last for up to four days in the fridge, or you can freeze the leftovers in small, airtight containers for up to three months. Thaw a serving overnight and reheat it in the microwave until warm.
Variations:
Rice: My parents always make stuffed cabbage with rice, but if you want to keep these bowls low-carb, feel free to leave it out. Or you could serve the cabbage mixture with cooked cauliflower rice. Protein: Substitute ground turkey for beef.
More Cabbage Recipes You’ll Love:
Beef Cabbage Soup Stuffed Cabbage Casserole Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup Quick Cabbage Slaw Apple Cider Chicken and Cabbage
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