Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Quick and flavorful unstuffed cabbage rolls, combining sautéed cabbage, ground meat, and tangy tomato sauce, ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or meat alternatives
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice For extra nutrition, use brown rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet with the diced onion and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
- Push onion and garlic to the side and add the ground beef. Cook for 5-6 minutes, mashing with a potato masher to get fine crumbles, then drain excess fat.
- Push the meat and onions aside, add 1 tablespoon oil and add the cabbage in batches if needed. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender with some caramelized edges.
- Add 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 8 oz tomato sauce, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to switch proteins to reduce fat or calories. For extra tang, add 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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