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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

Enjoy the flavors of unstuffed cabbage rolls in a quick and easy skillet dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • deep sauté pan
  • Dutch oven
  • braiser

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram or oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head cabbage small to medium
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a deep sauté pan, dutch oven or braiser over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper. Brown the beef and drain any extra grease.
  • Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the rice and toast for a minute or two. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, beef broth and seasonings.
  • Cut the cabbage into bite sized pieces and add to pan.
  • Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. If it starts to look dry, add a bit more broth or water. If after 20 minutes it looks a little loose, simmer for a few minutes with the lid off. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and either put the lid on to melt or place under the broiler for a minute or two to brown.

Notes

Feel free to play with the seasonings to match your favorite cabbage roll flavors. The cheese is optional, but I find it makes it more popular at my dinner table. You can try using sausage instead of the ground beef for a quick boost of extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days. You can freeze it for longer storage, but it will be a little bit watery when defrosted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
Keyword cabbage skillet, Easy Dinner, one-pan meal, quick recipe, unstuffed cabbage roll
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