Skillet Sweet & Sour Stuffed Cabbage Wannabe Recipe

Name: Skillet Sweet & Sour Stuffed Cabbage Wannabe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cabbage, shredded; 3 tablespoons oil (I prefer coconut); 1 large onion, diced; 1 lb ground turkey (can be beef, if you prefer); 1 cup rice; 1 cup water; ½ cup ketchup; ½ teaspoon ginger, ground; ½ teaspoon allspice, ground; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or 1 T agave syrup if sugar is a problem); salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 cabbage, shredded
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer coconut)
1 large onion, diced
1 lb ground turkey (can be beef, if you prefer)
1 cup rice
1 cup water
½ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon ginger, ground
½ teaspoon allspice, ground
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or 1 T agave syrup if sugar is a problem)
salt & pepper

1
Saute onions in oil until translucent.
2
About 5 minutes.
3
Add turkey to onions and cook on medium heat, stirring to break up into small crumbles.
4
Add rice, water, ketchup, ginger and allspice.
5
Bring to boil.
6
Then turn to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Mix diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar and sugar (or agave).
8
Adjust sweetness.
9
Check salt level.
10
Top meat and rice mixture with cabbage shreds.
11
Top cabbage with tomato mixture.
12
Simmer 30 minutes or until cabbage is tender.

540

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cabbage, shredded, 3 tablespoons oil (I prefer coconut), 1 large onion, diced, 1 lb ground turkey (can be beef, if you prefer), and more.

Yes, Skillet Sweet & Sour Stuffed Cabbage Wannabe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Skillet Sweet & Sour Stuffed Cabbage Wannabe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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