Why are my stuffed cabbage rolls tough?

If your cooked cabbage is tough, it's likely because the cabbage is not cooked through yet. Continue to cook the rolls until they're tender. It's also important to make sure you let the rolls rest after they're finished baking.

Why do you freeze cabbage before making cabbage rolls?

Freezing breaks down the structure of the leaves, making them pliable and unlikely to crack or break when you pull them from the head or roll them for stuffing .

What is the difference between Polish and Ukrainian cabbage rolls?

Recipes vary depending on region; northern Poles prefer a savory sauce, while Galicia, Hungary and Ukraine favor sweet-and-sour , for example.

How long does cabbage take to soften?

Step 1Cut cabbage into wedges or slice it thin. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add cabbage. (It's OK to crowd the pot because the cabbage will shrink!) Step 2Boil until tender, about 5 minutes for shredded cabbage and 10 minutes for wedges .

What are Ukrainian cabbage rolls made of?

Description. Ukrainian meat stuffed cabbage rolls. Made with sweet green cabbage, beef, pork, carrots, onions, tomatoes, rice, fresh dill/ parsley, spices .

Is it better to freeze or boil cabbage for cabbage rolls?

Rather than boil the vegetable, do the exact opposite and try freezing an entire head of cabbage instead. Despite the fact that it might take a bit of extra time, this method proves to be safer and significantly less stinky — after all, no one wants their house to smell like gas.

What happens if you don't blanch cabbage before freezing?

Once it's washed and cut up, cabbage can be frozen, but for longer-term storage, it's best to blanch it first. Blanched cabbage can be frozen for up to nine months, while unblanched cabbage will only keep for one to two months .

Why is my cabbage tough on my cabbage rolls?

If your cabbage rolls are too tough, it means that you have not cooked them long enough. My method to start with, letting the cabbage sit overnight, starts to get the cabbage nice and soft. But if they are still not soft enough after cooking, it means that you need to return them to the oven and cook for longer.

Can dogs have cabbage?

Along with other cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, cabbage is fine to snack on with your dog . Just be sure to start slow and limit their intake, since the high fiber and water content can cause an upset stomach if your pup has too much.

Why is my cabbage still tough after cooking?

You're not cooking the right kind of cabbage If you do want to cook it, add a touch of acid like lemon juice or vinegar to lessen the effect . The Savoy cabbage can be used as a substitute for green cabbage, just keep in mind that its leaves are a bit more tender than that of other cabbages.

Why did my homemade rolls get hard?

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame . Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.

What happens if you overcook cabbage?

Unappetizing texture and flavor: Overcooking can cause cabbage to become mushy, slimy, and unappetizing . It can also cause the cabbage to lose its natural sweetness and become bitter.

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Submitted by Marc R.

"Much easier dish than preparing cabbage rolls and they still have the same delicious taste!"

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photo by Anna M.

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6-8

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ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
1 cup rice
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
¹⁄₂ cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt

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directions

In a large dutch oven, brown the ground beef and onions. Drain.
Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
Mix in remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer about 25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and cabbage is tender.

Questions & Replies

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What would the carbs be if the rice isn't used in the recipe?

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Reviews

I have made this over and over again in the past 2 years. I have made it like the original recipe states and I have done a few things to it also. I like rice.....but I do not like rice with this dish.You can completely leave it out if you wish. Its just a filler. It does take up allot of the juice if you do. If you do use it..... use more tomato juice instead of water. AKA one cup rice to 2 cups tomato juice. This is a tomato based meal. Plain water will cut down on the taste more and more. I have stopped using the rice all together. It does need to be in there I do not think. As for the ground beef. I have used different types such as lean and then not so lean. The best to use on this meal is Ground Chuck. I found this out the 5th time I made this. My family loves this. No matter how I might change it as long as I leave the rice out. LOL I make sure the canned tomatoes are a good brand. My favorite is the Furmano's. We all have our favorite brand and after trying this brand..... I will never go back to using anything else. The cabbage does not matter of course.... just cook it until its tender. As for the spices etc...... I do put more garlic it than it calls for. A teaspoon more pepper and a 1/2 more salt.........only if it needs more salt. That is when you taste it as it cooks to determine if it does. Sometimes mine does some times it doesn't. Make sure you cut the cabbage up in bit sized pieces. This is a great flavorful dish. If you want the rice......try cooking it as a side item and pouring the meal over it. Or even Noodles or someone mentioned mashed potatoes. They all sound good to me. I might try the mashed potatoes one day. And I love eating this dish even more than the first day! I have found if I have leftovers...... I can even can it. Made my day when I found that out because we always have to many leftovers all the times and when I found this one could be canned to be eaten a bit later that made it more delicious to me!

Vkuver
Great recipe! Even my young son who doesn't like cabbage tore it up!!! I would recommend adding a bit more seasoning. More like 2 TABLESPOONS of salt and 2-3 teaspoons of black pepper. Perhaps even a teaspoon or two of onion and/or garlic powder. Additionally 12-14 ounces of beef or vegetable broth would be nice as the dry rice consumes about all the juice and makes it a little gummy.

HardyBurnett
Great recipe! I made one change...instead of the head of cabbage, I used a small bag of the pre-shredded and cleaned cole slaw mix. Blended nicely and the cabbage taste was just perfect for me. Also saved me prep time!

spookyfoxx
I have made this numerous times, and it makes a lot. If using raw rice, use 2 cans (14.5 oz.) of low-sodium beef broth. The raw rice will suck up the juice. This is truly a comfort food, and tastes the same as the Rolled Cabbage Rolls.

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I have made this a couple times and I love it... Will be making this a lot more!
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Tweaks

I added a bell pepper and 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar. Solved the too dry issue. This is fantastic. A new fav for us.

Jan B.
I like it a little twangy, so I substituted white vinegar for the water, and added an extra 3/4 can tomato sauce.

dweibel
I took out the rice and I added a small can of tomato paste and about a tablespoon of sugar, just to knock the twang off the tomatoes a bit.

clerk3marsha1
I use only tomato soup and water.

Hannah Cookie G.
Add 1T cinnamon

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Marc R.

Burton, Michigan

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