Cabbage and Meatballs. Place cabbage in a large saucepan; add tomato juice. Cover and simmer over low heat. Meanwhile, combine the egg, onion, chili powder, vinegar, pickle, salt and pepper.

Cut some corners and try something a little different by turning the filling into meatballs and stewing the cabbage directly in the savory tomato sauce. Spoon cranberry sauce over the meatballs and add remaining cabbage. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. You can have Cabbage and Meatballs using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Cabbage and Meatballs

1. You need 24 ounces of cooked beef meatballs see my recipes of meatballs.
2. Prepare 5 pounds of cabbage.
3. Prepare 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke.
4. You need 3 teaspoons of salt.
5. It's 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
6. Prepare 1 quart of beef broth.

Stir gently being careful not to break up meatballs. These cabbage meatballs are so juicy and flavourful. Once you try them, you won't want to try any other meatball recipe. They are really easy to make, they are perfect for lunch, dinner or even as a side dish.

Cabbage and Meatballs step by step

1. Let this cook for 30 minutes. Add the meatballs stirring them in cover and simmer..
2. The cabbage will start to shrink from cooking. Add half the salt and liquid smoke. Cover and cook..
3. Chop the cabbage. Add the beef broth to the pot. Bring the beef broth to boil. Add the cabbage. Cover and allow to cook. After 15 minutes stir from the bottom up..
4. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Serve I hope you enjoy!!.
5. You can add a splash of red wine vinegar or hot vinegar sauce per serving if you like..

You can fry these meatballs or bake them. Serve these cabbage meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy a perfect meal. Cut up cabbage and place on top of patties. Pour tomato sauce over onions, cabbage and meatballs. Add just enough water to almost cover cabbage.