Marolles-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beer-Braised Beef
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of beer-braised beef and herbs, simmered in a tomato-herb broth for a dish that captures the rustic spirit of Brussels' Marolles district. This belgian-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 75 minutes pairs head Green cabbage, pound Beef ground, Belgian amber ale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 1 pound Beef ground
- 1/2 cup Belgian amber ale
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 medium, grated Onion
- 1 tbsp chopped Fresh thyme
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 medium, thinly sliced Carrots
Instructions
- Step 1: Remove outer cabbage leaves, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes until pliable, then drain and pat dry. In a skillet, cook ground beef with grated onion over medium heat until browned, breaking into crumbles; drain excess fat.
- Step 2: Stir in tomato paste and thyme, then add beer and broth, simmering for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly before mixing with 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley.
- Step 3: Place a spoonful of filling at the base of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining broth mixture over rolls, scatter sliced carrots around, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes until cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Marolles-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beer-Braised Beef take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (30 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Marolles-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beer-Braised Beef?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep head green cabbage from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Marolles-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beer-Braised Beef?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Marolles-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beer-Braised Beef for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Marolles-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beer-Braised Beef vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
