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June 27, 2014 at 10:48 am #343508zheyikei
Cabbage is a superfood with lots of nutrients! Did you know that it is known for healing stomach ulcers and preventing cancer (particularly colon cancer).
This is a simply, yet delicious recipe for unstuffed cabbage rolls. There are two versions, soupy and upsoupy. LOL basically, If you want it less “soupy” you need to add 1 c.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients:
1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea saltAdd the garlic, cook an additional minute before adding the remaining ingredients.
(This is the point you would add the rice Bring them to a boil, Cover, reduce the heat and simmer about 25 minutes (or until the cabbage is quite fork tender)
This recipe adapted from EssentiallyComplete.net
Photo Credit: EssentiallyComplete as well!Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe- Print Now
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Budget101.com by Melissa 'Liss' BurnellUnstuffed cabbage rolls are a deconstructed version of the classic dish, combining ground beef, rice, cabbage, and tomato sauce in one pot.Add to CollectionGo to Collections
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Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 25 minutes minsTotal Time 30 minutes minsCourse Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American, MediterraneanServings 6Calories 382 kcalEquipment
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Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds ground beef (lean) (or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 small cabbage (chopped)
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes ((2 cans))
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
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Start by heating olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender, then add ground beef or turkey until browned.1 tablespoon oil1 large onion1 ½ to 2 pounds ground beef (lean)
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Season the meat with salt and pepper.1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon sea salt
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Add garlic, cook for an extra minute, then include the rest of the ingredients.1 clove garlic1 small cabbage29 ounces diced tomatoes8 ounces tomato sauce½ cup water
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Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for around 25 minutes until cabbage is fork-tender. Enjoy this delicious dish!
Equipment
Large SkilletNotes
To extend servings & reduce soupiness:
Add the rice in step 4 just prior to covering the dish.
Recipe Size Alteration NoteIf you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 862mgPotassium: 921mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 443IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 5mgNet Carbs: 12gTried this recipe?Mention @Budget101com or tag #Budget101com!Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a deconstructed version of the classic dish, combining ground beef, rice, cabbage, and tomato sauce in one pot.
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds ground beef (lean) (or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 small cabbage (chopped)
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes ((2 cans))
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
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Season the meat with salt and pepper.
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Add garlic, cook for an extra minute, then include the rest of the ingredients.
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To extend servings & reduce soupiness:
To reduce the soupiness, add 1 cup of uncooked rice. It will soak up the extra water, increase servings, and make it more budget-friendly!
Add the rice in step 4 just prior to covering the dish.
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June 29, 2014 at 7:53 am #455119QueenAngie
Much easier dish than preparing cabbage rolls! Still the same delicious taste too!
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June 29, 2014 at 1:26 pm #455128Snootie31
Glad to see this recipe! I have made it in the past and then forgot about it. It is so delicious and am going to make it today!
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June 29, 2014 at 2:54 pm #455135Shannon1202
Can’t wait to try this…have been wanting cabbage rolls for so long and I just don’t take the time to make them…thanks! I’m new and think I’m going to love this site!!!!
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June 29, 2014 at 6:56 pm #455165Fritz
This sounds like a really great recipe.
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June 29, 2014 at 7:39 pm #455173fleming915
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June 29, 2014 at 11:05 pm #455188brendam
This sounds yummy and easy! I think I’ll try this tomorrow. Thanks!
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June 29, 2014 at 11:30 pm #455192grumpy01
This sounds good and looks simple to make.
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June 30, 2014 at 8:51 am #4552264onthefloor
Still tasted great and all of it was eaten!
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June 30, 2014 at 10:39 pm #455304barbrodgers
I can not wait to try this. It looks so good.
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July 1, 2014 at 3:29 am #455323LBC206
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July 1, 2014 at 11:05 am #455337lucy1lu1
Can’t wait to try this .one. Definitely on the menu tonight
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July 1, 2014 at 1:27 pm #455351headengraver
Going to try this. Looks delicious
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July 1, 2014 at 1:50 pm #455354moss4art
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July 1, 2014 at 2:42 pm #455360ekshrider
Can’t wait to try this.
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July 1, 2014 at 6:57 pm #455381Genetruckmom
I love this stuff it is so good and easy to keep warm until the kids get here
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July 1, 2014 at 7:02 pm #455383Beebonnet
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July 1, 2014 at 11:15 pm #455397cill1947
If you add green bell peppers and celery, you have cabbage soup. plus add all the spices you want.
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July 1, 2014 at 11:40 pm #455399Eileenf
This looks wonderful and we must try it! thanks for sharing : )
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July 2, 2014 at 4:30 am #455414bettysut
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July 2, 2014 at 6:40 am #455417DGrammyB
Sounds delicious and so simple. I read the directions for a “newbie” but don’t see a link for printing from my iPad. Help!
Thanks
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July 2, 2014 at 11:26 am #455426Patywak
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July 2, 2014 at 2:21 pm #455439redmama
This looks amazing! I make something similar. Instead of 2 cans of diced tomatoes and the spices, I use an envelope of dry onion soup mix stirred together with 1 can of tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water.
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July 2, 2014 at 8:04 pm #455453lala72
Thank you for the recipe. I too have made it when I didn’t feel like making cabbage rolls. I can remember that it was very delicious.
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July 3, 2014 at 12:23 am #455463Taterbug
I made this tonight and it was delish!! I will definitely be making it again!
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July 3, 2014 at 10:10 am #455490rainmae
Can’t wait to make it.
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July 3, 2014 at 12:33 pm #455493lmathurin
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July 3, 2014 at 11:11 pm #455511atobias
I am also new to this site and I am already loving it.
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July 3, 2014 at 11:55 pm #455513Cole56
This thread is word for word and image taken from Essentially Complete. Copy right infringement is not a good thing. Please give credit where credit is due.
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July 4, 2014 at 12:10 pm #455523zheyikei
@Cole56 517813 wrote:
This thread is word for word and image taken from Essentially Complete. Copy right infringement is not a good thing. Please give credit where credit is due.
i didn’t know that when i shared it, it was listed just like that on a weight watchers group facebook page and they didn’t post any reference/source and i did ask the group if i could reshare and they told me yes so maybe the person that created that site was part of that group!
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July 6, 2014 at 5:24 pm #455624sissy1995
This tastes better using Stewed Tomatoes, you can break them up in a blender. I made this 30 years ago for my kids and they loved it. I saw the picture and had to make it today and it is great!
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July 6, 2014 at 10:01 pm #455602mos
Excellent recipe! I love using cabbage in all sorts of skillet-type meals;-D
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July 6, 2014 at 11:02 pm #455647Ageoldie
Can’t wait to try this.
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July 12, 2014 at 5:19 pm #455943SherriLynn69
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July 13, 2014 at 12:01 am #455962sbbarber
This looks delicious, but how much rice do you add and is it uncooked or cooked? The rice didn’t show up on the recipe…..thank you!!!!!!
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July 13, 2014 at 7:12 pm #456012gramgram6
1 cup uncooked, I use long grain.
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July 13, 2014 at 8:12 pm #4560156lolcats
Can anyone tell me how much rice to add to this recipe? Thank you
I added a half cup. Seemed to work out fine. I also added 4 pieces of cooked bacon and some Frank’s Red Hot….sooooo good!
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July 14, 2014 at 1:21 pm #456066Jennifer Green
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July 14, 2014 at 4:16 pm #456072Kat1950
That’s how Mom made this when we were kids – with Tomato soup…
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July 15, 2014 at 12:42 pm #456102gramgram6
I added crushed red pepper flakes and cumin.
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July 16, 2014 at 3:59 pm #456182keith15229
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July 17, 2014 at 4:06 pm #456248NLMOYER
This sounds really good. I can’t wait to try it.
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July 17, 2014 at 5:07 pm #456251maryb3th
Can’t wait to try this one. Looks like it would be good as leftovers too 🙂
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July 19, 2014 at 10:11 pm #456351Tammy159
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July 20, 2014 at 12:07 am #456355grandof2
This sounds very good. Will try this soon in my crockpot.
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July 20, 2014 at 3:58 pm #4563876lolcats
I made this last weekend and can’t wait to make it again! It was soooooo gooood! I did add 1/2 cup of rice.
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July 22, 2014 at 4:40 pm #456483Theresa0123
I believe that I am going to like this site. I am new here. I love cabbage so I know that I will like this recipe.
I actually caught this recipe on facebook from somebody that posted it.
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July 23, 2014 at 1:04 am #456498Ruby43
Much easier dish than preparing cabbage rolls! Still the same delicious taste too!
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July 23, 2014 at 1:16 am #456499sleeeping
Delish! But if you use brown rice, cook it first. #LessonLearned
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July 23, 2014 at 4:30 am #456510grandmommy2
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July 24, 2014 at 7:17 pm #456586triciaanne
I can’t wait to try this. I also do not have the time for the rolls, which I have made in the past.
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July 25, 2014 at 1:46 am #456606jaster
Going to try this. Cabbage is on sale this week here.
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July 27, 2014 at 5:41 pm #456812Mema412
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July 29, 2014 at 2:07 am #456928zumbalisa
I used brown rice and it took forever for it to plump up, but it was good. Next time, I will use white rice.
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July 29, 2014 at 12:10 pm #456949margie1948
Like trying new recipes. Looks yummy
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July 29, 2014 at 2:10 pm #456958datopat
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July 29, 2014 at 11:02 pm #456968SusanMMey
I love this recipe. I made something just like it in a casserole dish but I called it Cabbage Stew. Just threw all the ingredients together.
It turned out great instead of spending a day rolling them, this is a great idea!
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July 30, 2014 at 4:40 am #456979Bobkat4801
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July 30, 2014 at 11:18 am #456985Kjmauch
Thanks! I am always looking for recipes my folks will eat. They will love this.
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July 30, 2014 at 8:33 pm #457017StartingOver
I have printed out the recipe so that tomorrow I can buy what I need to make it. I live alone so it will be a lot for one but I LOVE leftovers!!!!
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July 31, 2014 at 4:16 pm #457065vbassler
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August 1, 2014 at 2:35 am #457083onerob
Adding a half of a small can of tomato paste helps cut down on the soupiness too.
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August 1, 2014 at 5:43 am #457085Lavender
Looks delicious, must try this one!
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August 6, 2014 at 4:02 pm #457343joconky
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August 7, 2014 at 5:28 am #457369Givenough
OH Yay! I forgot about this and I have fresh cabbage from the farmers market. Time to try it!
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August 7, 2014 at 10:50 pm #457407amyartus
the aroma of this is making me quite impatient to trying the whole dish!!!! —i have to admit tho i have snuck a few fork fulls already…and it’s mmmmmmmmmmm!!!
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August 7, 2014 at 11:45 pm #457410jaster
But the cabbage was still to hard.
Ate them tonight, tasted even better.
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August 8, 2014 at 4:12 pm #457443SueeBee
thanks for sharing… looks yummy
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August 8, 2014 at 6:00 pm #457450bonnieannmary
Just did a “copy & paste” of Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe. I have read on this site that each recipe has a print friendly button, however, I was unable to find it. Can you help?
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August 8, 2014 at 9:17 pm #457459Moe2014
i’ve made a similar. more like Polish Golumkis. no tomatoes with rice and covered w/foil and baked in the oven @ 375 for 1 hr.
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August 9, 2014 at 11:29 am #457476buckeyehead51
I tried this and it was good but i think next time i will use ground beef instead of ground turkey
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August 11, 2014 at 2:09 pm #457608MsLadyB
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August 11, 2014 at 6:23 pm #457615happygrandma
I want to try this recipe soon!
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August 11, 2014 at 7:46 pm #457618fnfodom
This sounds so good! My mom used to make the actual rolls, which I loved, but am too lazy to do it that way. I can’t wait to try it.
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August 12, 2014 at 3:02 pm #457644Angie192
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August 12, 2014 at 8:02 pm #457653triciaanne
We are out in our RV, and I made this last night, and my husband was very happy. I added some carrots, and it was great! Thank you!
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August 13, 2014 at 5:51 am #457672mimi17
My mom used to put gingersnaps in the sauce of her cabbage rolls, also apple, can’t remember how much, was not a full box because we got to eat leftovers! Anyone ever hear of this or know amt/guess amt to add to this recipe? Hers were the best!
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August 18, 2014 at 10:26 am #457937VickieB
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August 27, 2014 at 5:12 pm #458184sarjochm
@zheyikei 511547 wrote:
Cabbage is a superfood with lots of nutrients! Did you know that it is known for healing stomach ulcers and preventing cancer (particularly colon cancer).
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September 12, 2014 at 2:43 am #458499GmaDawn
This was awesome!!! Even my picky – I don’t eat veggies – husband liked it. And the tomatoes kept us from getting gassy.
It is very mild so I did add a splash of worchesteshire sauce and a sprinkle of Old Bay but other than that it was yummy. My 12 yr old granddaughter even liked it!
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October 29, 2014 at 3:22 pm #459105msbillm
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December 7, 2014 at 3:48 pm #459709CDLOUS4
I just signed up, how do I print this recipe?
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December 7, 2014 at 5:41 pm #459718Melissa Burnell
@CDLOUS4 653775 wrote:
Here are directions
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December 7, 2014 at 11:34 pm #459720mos
Liss is Johnny on the spot! LOL! She got to ya before I could
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December 16, 2014 at 3:10 pm #459860cmuck
Have made this several times and everytime there is little to no leftovers!
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January 4, 2015 at 4:30 pm #460159kungfujoe94
This looks a lot like the crock pot recipe I have tried. I think I will try this one next time, it cooks up a lot quicker. Thanks for sharing!
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March 25, 2015 at 12:11 am #461008mlmahler
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July 7, 2015 at 11:30 pm #461705melbo
Rice should be added to ingredients and when to add the cabbage. I get it because I am a cook, but for beginners, it is confusing.
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July 8, 2015 at 10:14 pm #461714Rozanne54
How do I save this recipe please? Rozanne
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July 9, 2015 at 11:09 pm #461720mos
Hope this helped…
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August 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm #462013rott440
makin this for supper today 🙂
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September 7, 2015 at 8:46 pm #462153MarshaE
Thank you for posting this recipe. One question though, the recipe directions mentions rice (I’m assuming cooked rice), how much rice is everyone using for this recipe? Brown or white rice?
Can’t wait to try this one.
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September 8, 2015 at 12:23 am #462154FreebieQueen
Hi there,
Thank you for posting this recipe. One question though, the recipe directions mentions rice (I’m assuming cooked rice), how much rice is everyone using for this recipe? Brown or white rice? Can’t wait to try this one.
If you want it less “soupy” you need to add 1 c. of (uncooked) rice and it will absorb the extra water (& extend the servings., making it even more budget friendly!)”doesn’t matter what kind
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September 9, 2015 at 12:38 am #462162MarshaE
We had this for supper tonight and loved it. Comfort food at its best. It was easy to put together and didn’t take long to cook. I could make it even easier by having packages of pre-browned hamburger or ground turkey with onions in the freezer, and making some extra rice a couple of days in advance for a quick weeknight supper.
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September 9, 2015 at 10:55 pm #462166mos
MarshaE…cooking ahead….I love it! I push it every chance I get! Keep it up;-D
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October 27, 2015 at 12:39 am #462384Izana
@MarshaE 905022 wrote:
Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
My thoughts exactly.. I plan to make ahead also! I made this today and oh my goodness it was delicious!
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October 27, 2015 at 2:27 pm #462389Lc315
Do I drain the grease from the ground turkey before I add the other stuff??
@zheyikei 511547 wrote:
This is a simply, yet delicious recipe for unstuffed cabbage rolls. There are two versions, soupy and upsoupy. LOL basically, If you want it less “soupy” you need to add 1 c.
of (uncooked) rice and it will absorb the extra water (& extend the servings., making it even more budget friendly!)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea saltHeat the Olive oil in a Big Skillet (use medium heat) Saute the onions until tender, and then add the ground beef (or turkey) until the meat is browned.
Add the garlic, cook an additional minute before adding the remaining ingredients. (This is the point you would add the rice Bring them to a boil, Cover, reduce the heat and simmer about 25 minutes (or until the cabbage is quite fork tender)
This recipe adapted from EssentiallyComplete.net
photo credit: essentiallycomplete as well!Attachments:
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October 28, 2015 at 10:13 pm #462396mos
No need to drain if using ground turkey…not enough fat content.
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June 1, 2016 at 6:35 pm #461163Mamado65
Much easier dish than preparing cabbage rolls! Still the same delicious taste too!
Could you tell me if you are suppose to drain hamburger after cooking the recipe doesnt state that you are suppose too.. Thanks
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June 2, 2016 at 10:35 pm #463183mos
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August 8, 2017 at 9:38 pm #464232Macky444
Making this now can’t wait for it to be done.
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August 11, 2017 at 12:54 am #464244mos
You will enjoy! Lazy gal’s version of stuffed cabbage rolls! LOL!
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March 2, 2018 at 11:22 pm #464653krysteldragon
Used shredded cabbage too. Hubby loved it. Saved to favorites.
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March 4, 2018 at 1:00 am #464654mos
Adding turmeric to anything is good i would recommend storing your turmeric in the fridge as heat impacts its efficacy;-d i even add it to my egg salad. i make it extra creamy…sometimes i’ll spread it on triscuits and sometimes i’ll eat it with a spoon, like i would pudding for breakfast!
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October 30, 2018 at 3:59 pm #465101candiland225
@zheyikei 511547 wrote:
Cabbage is a superfood with lots of nutrients! Did you know that it is known for healing stomach ulcers and preventing cancer (particularly colon cancer).
of (uncooked) rice and it will absorb the extra water (& extend the servings., making it even more budget friendly!)
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October 31, 2018 at 10:43 pm #465102mos
candiland225, I’m so glad that you’re DH liked it! Maybe you can get him to like some of the other recipes here that he may enjoy. Please peruse all the recipes here…there are so many great ones…experiment and have some fun!
Let us know what you try and how he likes them…we want to know about success stories and failures! If something doesn’t work we want to offer options that may succeed;-D
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