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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls with ground beef, rice, and cabbage in a black skillet.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small head cabbage chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces) with juice
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup white rice uncooked
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles, about 8-10 minutes. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
    Seasoned ground beef cooking in a skillet, ideal for healthy meal prep and nutritious recipes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cabbage. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Season with chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper.
    Minced beef, chopped cabbage, tomato sauce with spices, and cooking oil in a skillet for healthy ground beef and vegetable meal.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook until the cabbage becomes tender, about 25-35 minutes.
    Hearty homemade cabbage soup with ground beef and tomatoes, perfect for healthy eating and meal prep, featuring delicious, nourishing ingredients.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and uncooked white rice to the pot. Stir well and cover. Allow the mixture to simmer until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid, about an additional 15-20 minutes.
    Adding uncooked white rice to the unstuffed cabbage rolls mixture in a black skillet.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
    Unstuffed cabbage rolls with ground beef and rice in a skillet.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) Protein: 23g (46%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 219mg (10%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 9g (10%)

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