Kehali's Quick N Easy Hot Pepper Cabbage Rolls

Name: Kehali's Quick N Easy Hot Pepper Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cabbage, shredded; 1 large green pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium finely chopped onion; 3 minced garlic cloves; 2 -3 finely chopped habanero peppers (optional); 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 3 -4 tablespoons light brown sugar (white is ok); 1 tablespoon salt & pepper; 1 ½ cups uncooked quick white rice; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 lbs ground sirloin or 3 lbs ground round; 1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional); ½ cup water; 1 -2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 large cabbage, shredded
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium finely chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 -3 finely chopped habanero peppers (optional)
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons light brown sugar (white is ok)
1 tablespoon salt & pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked quick white rice
2 eggs, beaten
3 lbs ground sirloin or 3 lbs ground round
1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional)
½ cup water
1 -2 cup plain breadcrumbs

1
In a large kettle, pour 1/2 of tomato juice in and bring to a boil.
2
Cut up or shred and add to tomatoe juice, cabbage In a large non-stick skillet, lightly brown onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef (uncooked), bread crumbs, eggs, rice, peppers, onion and garlic.
4
Allow cabbage to cook until starting to get tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Roll meat/rice mixture into small meatball sized balls and place on top of cabbage mixture.
6
Pour remaining tomatoe juice and can of tomatoe sauce and water (if tomato juice/sauce is too thick) into mixture.
7
Add salt, pepper, brown sugar, and vinegar to mixture.
8
Cover with lid and cook 45 minutes to one hour.
9
Check after 30 minutes, then cook additional 30 minutes if meat is still pink.
10
Serve with any kind of potatoes and warm crusty bread or bisquits.

860

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large cabbage, shredded, 1 large green pepper, finely chopped, 1 medium finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Kehali's Quick N Easy Hot Pepper Cabbage Rolls falls under the General 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!