Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Mustard Cabbage
Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Mustard Cabbage is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch deep heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook onion in oil in a 12-inch deep heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
Add tomatoes with juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, cherries, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, breaking up tomatoes into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
Immerse whole heads of cabbage, 1 at a time if necessary, in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until leaves are tender but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes.
Transfer cabbages with a large slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain in a colander.
Separate leaves, then cut off and reserve tough stem ends.
Discard core.
Pat leaves dry with paper towels.
Stir together beef, rice, water, onion, salt, and pepper.
Spread out 1 large cabbage leaf on a work surface and put 2 tablespoons filling in center.
Fold both sides of leaf toward center (over filling), then fold stem over filling and roll tightly into a cylinder.
Stuff remaining cabbage leaves in same manner, using less filling for smaller leaves.
Chop any unused leaves and reserved stem ends and stir into simmering sauce.
Arrange stuffed cabbage rolls, seam sides down, in 1 layer over sauce and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.