Alternative Jewish Stuffed Cabbage Using Savoy

Name: Alternative Jewish Stuffed Cabbage Using Savoy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head savoy cabbage; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large egg; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil; 2 tablespoons rice; 4 cups tomato sauce or 4 cups chopped tomatoes; ½ cup golden raisin; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; ¼ cup lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon matzo meal; beef broth

Servings: persons

1 head savoy cabbage
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large egg
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil
2 tablespoons rice
4 cups tomato sauce or 4 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup golden raisin
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon matzo meal
beef broth

1
Core the cabbage and separate into leaves.
2
Place leaves into a pot and cover with water.
3
bring to a boil and cook cabbage until soft.
4
Drain the cabbage then set aside to cool.
5
Set aside 3 Tb of onions.
6
In a heavy pot, saute the rest of the onions in the olive oil until tender.
7
Add to the pot the tomato sauce, lemon juice,honey, sugar and raisins.
8
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 20 minutes.
9
TASTE the sauce.
10
If it is not sweet enough then add more brown sugar or honey.
11
Or if necessary, add some salt and pepper.
12
Mix ground beef , salt, pepper, set aside onions , rice, matzoh meal and egg.
13
Place a heaping Tb of meat mixture into the cabbage leaf.
14
Put 1 Tb of sauce over the meat the roll then roll the cabbage over the meat and tuck in the ends.
15
make rolls out the the cabbage and the meat .
16
Place 1/3 of sauce in a baking dish ( large size).
17
Place cabbage rolls side by side.
18
Pour the rest of the sauce over.
19
Pour beef broth over until the rolls are completely covered.
20
Bake in 350F degree oven for 2 hours covered.
21
Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
22
Make sure you check the stuffed cabbage throughout the baking process and pour some additional beef broth over the rolls if it looks like they are drying out.

602

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head savoy cabbage, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large egg, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Alternative Jewish Stuffed Cabbage Using Savoy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!