Unstuffed Cabbage

[Wanderlost]

I love stuffed cabbage, but hate the work, so I came up with an easier way.

Unstuffed Cabbage

1 1/2 to 2 lb lean ground beef or turkey or Lil Smokies (sliced)
1 Tbsp oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cups water
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp sea salt

In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef/turkey and onion and cook, stirring, until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. If using Lil Smokies, add with cabbage.

Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Add the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender (at least 30 minutes).

Yield: Serves 8 to 10.

[SAR_Tracker]

That's what's so great about recipes like this - ingredients can be changed around to suit individual tastes, and it still turns out great!

[SDPat]

I always use replace one of the cans on diced tomatoes with a can of diced tomatoes with chiles. Adds just a little zip.

[SDPat]

I always use replace one of the cans on diced tomatoes with a can of diced tomatoes with chiles. Adds just a little zip.

[NYCgrrl]

otis-agnes wrote:
I made this for the first time last week and thought I had everything. I was wrong... no tomato sauce. I didn't feel like running to the store so I used a jar of salsa instead. Oh my... it was delicious! Agnes

Smart use of a substitution :C.

[TBammer]

If ever near Petoskey or Harbor Springs, Mi, head up M119 to Cross Village and try the Polish fare at Legs Inn. You will not be disappointed by the building, the view or the food. Awesome Golobki.

[otis-agnes]

I made this for the first time last week and thought I had everything. I was wrong... no tomato sauce. I didn't feel like running to the store so I used a jar of salsa instead. Oh my... it was delicious! Agnes

[nineoaks2004]

Sounds good, I think I will try it. Thanks for sharing

[SwanInWA]

My grandma called it Lazy Cabbage Rolls. Good comfort food.

[campkrazy]

Sounds Good,
this I how I make it.
1 or 2lbs of cooked hamburger
one average size cabbage chopped
one lrg onion chopped
2 cans tomato soup
2 sticks of butter
layer in this order.
Bake covered 350 about and hr until cabbage is very tender. sometimes it takes longer. do not add water.

[Janss]

We just made this last week (like OP's recipe). Added V8 to our leftovers because we wanted it a little more juicy. The V8 sure did make it even better!

[AJR]

I use V8 for the tomato/ water part. It just adds something extra.

[bigred1cav]

Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Golabki / Golumkies / Golumpkis)
By littleturtle Photo
Photo by sdowswell

Prep Time: 25 minsTotal Time: 1 hr 10 minsServings: 4-6
ABOUT THIS RECIPE
"Easy and yummy. Even my husband who hates cabbage thinks these are great. High in Iron and Protein, and Vitamins A, B, & C. Can also be made in the crockpot instead of oven, just place rolls seasmside down in crockpot, pour in sauce, cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours."

INGREDIENTS
12 large cabbage leaves
1 1/8 lbs ground elk or 1 1/8 lbs ground beef
1/8 lb pork sausage or 1/8 lb ground pork
1/2 cup rice, cooked with
1 tablespoon butter ( 1 cup rice when cooked)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons onions, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons celery, diced
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
Cut 12 large leaves off of cabbage head, cover leaves with boiling water, let stand until leaves are limp (2-3 minutes); then drain OR core cabbage head, and boil cabbage until leaves are tender enough to remove easily (10-15 minutes), very carefully remove 12 large leaves (You may have to peel the outer layers first and then return the cabbage to cook and continue peeling the leaves until all are done); then drain.
Mix beef, pork, rice, egg, milk, seasonings, and vegetables.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

[Wanderlost]

magnusfide wrote:
Thanks for the recipe, Mom of Spotacus. These kinds of recipes do well in Dutch ovens too :w

They do, indeed, magnus. In fact, WLToo thinks this will be one of our standard DO recipes on the road.

[magnusfide]

Thanks for the recipe, Mom of Spotacus. These kinds of recipes do well in Dutch ovens too :w