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unstuffed cabbage

Unstuffed Cabbage Noodles

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4.4 from 12 reviews

While these noodles could never replace stuffed cabbage, this dish is an easy hack to replicate the same flavors with less work.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

Units
  • 8 oz beef bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 medium cabbage, core removed and chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 12 oz uncooked egg noodles
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • dried or fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the chopped “bacon” until crisp and browned. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Add the onion, garlic and chopped cabbage to the same skillet with the “bacon” fat and cook for 7-10 minutes on medium heat, until the onion is lightly browned and softened and the cabbage is wilting. Transfer the mixture and set aside.
  3. Turn heat up to high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, until browned.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes and bay leaves to the skillet. Stir to combine with the beef, cabbage and onion.
  5. Add the beef “bacon” back to the pan, bring to a simmer then turn down to medium so it bubbles gently. Cook for 10 minutes uncovered, then simmer for another 10-15 minutes, covered. Remove the bay leaves.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Taste the beef and cabbage mixture and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  7. Combine the beef and cabbage sauce with the noodles. Garnish with parsley. Serve.
  • Author: Chaya Rappoport
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Ashkenazi