Sweet-Sour Beef 'N' Cabbage Recipe

Name: Sweet-Sour Beef 'N' Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck; 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1/2 c. sliced celery; 2 Tbsp. quick rolled oats; 2 Tbsp. snipped parsley; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 medium head cabbage; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. cider vinegar; 3 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; dash of pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. sliced celery
2 Tbsp. quick rolled oats
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 medium head cabbage
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. cider vinegar
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper

1
In skillet, cook beef, onions, celery and green pepper until meat is brown; drain off fat.
2
Sprinkle meat mixture with rolled oats, parsley, 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and pepper.
3
Core cabbage; cut into 6 wedges.
4
Place on top of meat.
5
In bowl, combine tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper; mix well.
6
Pour over cabbage and meat.
7
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
8
Serve at once.
9
(Cabbage tends to water and thin sauce, so best to serve soon.)

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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 1/2 lb. ground chuck, 1/2 c. chopped onions, 1/2 c. sliced celery, 2 Tbsp. quick rolled oats, and more.

Yes, Sweet-Sour Beef 'N' Cabbage 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.

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Sweet-Sour Beef 'N' Cabbage

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Variations & substitutions

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