Description
Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a simplified version of traditional cabbage rolls, featuring a savory mixture of meat and rice cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Add chopped cabbage, stir to combine, and cover again.
- Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until cabbage is tender.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls