Unstuffed Cabbage

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Polish

Keyword: cabbage, corned beef, make ahead, stuffed cabbage

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 330kcal

Author: clevelandcooking

No rolling cabbage just browning the beef , layering the ingredients, and baking! This is a great make ahead dinner recipe! It is also an easy crock pot recipe!

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon of butter
1 medium onion diced
2 pounds of ground beef ground turkey, or a combination of both
1 teaspoon each of sea salt and cracked black pepper
1 16 oz bag of slaw mix or shredded cabbage
2 14.5 ounce cans of fire roasted tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 14 ounce can of sauerkraut
Rice optional

Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet over a medium heat.
Add onion and cook the onion until soft.
Next, add the ground beef, sea salt, and cracked pepper, and brown the ground beef.
Once the beef is browned, mix in the fire roasted tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are warm.
Drain about 3 tablespoons of the liquid off and discard.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
Line the bottom of an oven friendly pot with the cabbage. Next, layer the sauerkraut over the cabbage.
Next add the beef and tomato mixture. Do not mix.
Cover and bake for 90 minutes. When the unstuffed cabbage is done do not mix.

Notes

Serving the unstuffed cabbage over rice is an option.

Can I make unstuffed cabbage rolls ahead of time? Yes, this is a fantastic make-ahead dinner recipe! You can assemble it a day in advance and bake it just before serving for a huge time saver.

What's the best way to prevent the unstuffed cabbage from getting watery? It's crucial to brown the ground beef (or turkey) thoroughly and then spoon off any excess liquid before adding the other ingredients. Also, make sure to drain your sauerkraut well.

Can I make this unstuffed cabbage recipe in a slow cooker? Absolutely! This dish works wonderfully as an easy crock pot or slow cooker recipe, making it even more convenient for busy days.

Do I need to use fire-roasted tomatoes? While the recipe specifically calls for fire-roasted tomatoes for their added flavor depth, you can use regular diced tomatoes as a substitute if needed.

What are some good serving suggestions for unstuffed cabbage rolls? This dish is incredibly versatile! It's delicious served over rice or with roasted potatoes, but it's also hearty enough to enjoy simply on its own.

Can I substitute the meat in this recipe? Yes, you can easily use ground turkey or a combination of ground beef and pork instead of just ground beef, if you prefer.

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