Cabbage Tamales

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 15
Mexican-style Cabbage Tamales recipe for a savory meal
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 cabbage leaves
1 pound ground beef
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
2 cans tomato sauce
3 teaspoons New Mexico red chile powder
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 cup chopped onions
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
408
Sugar
6g
Fat
14g
Cabbage tamales are a delicious Mexican-style dish that is equally perfect as a main meal for your lunch or dinner. Cabbage leaves instead of traditional corn husks give it a unique, healthy twist that is a bit lighter than classic tamales. This savory and satisfying meal is made with a ground beef filling flavored with spices and cooked rice, which is then wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves, rolled, and steamed. The cabbage leaves help maintain the integrity of the filling and keep everything moist and tender. This recipe is great for meal prep, and it's an excellent way to get some veggies into your diet while enjoying the taste of traditional tamales.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the cabbage leaves until they are easy to work with. Drain and set aside.
2.In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
3.Add the uncooked white rice to the skillet with the ground beef and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4.Add in the tomato sauce, New Mexico red chile powder, garlic, and onions to the skillet and stir well.
5.Pour in water, salt, and black pepper, and mix all the ingredients together.
6.Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.
7.Add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers to the skillet, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
8.To assemble the tamales, lay out a cabbage leaf and spoon about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of the filling onto the leaf. Roll the cabbage leaf around the filling, folding in the sides as you do so.
9.Repeat until all of the filling is used up and then steam the tamales for around 30 minutes.

PROS

Cabbage tamales are a savory and satisfying main dish with a delicious filling that is rich in flavor.
The use of cabbage instead of traditional corn husks makes this recipe unique and adds a healthy twist to your meal.
They are an excellent meal prep option, and they freeze well for later meals.

CONS

The process of making tamales can be time-consuming, and this recipe is no exception.
Also, it contains a fair amount of white rice, which may not be the healthiest ingredient for some people’s diets.
The use of canned ingredients, while convenient, may not be as healthy as freshly prepared ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cabbage in this recipe is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6. It is also low in calories and a good option for those looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet. Ground beef is high in protein and vitamin B12, which helps keep your nervous system functioning correctly.

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