4.8 from 105 votes
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls simplify traditional cabbage rolls by combining ground beef, cabbage, rice, and tomatoes in a one-pot dish cooked until tender and thickened. The result is a comforting, hearty meal with familiar flavors but less preparation time and effort.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
370 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 clove garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 4 cups cabbage shredded or finely chopped
- 1 plum tomatoes Marzano variety, chopped, canned, 14 ounces, nothing added
- 2½ cups water or broth (homemade or store bought
- ¾ cup rice uncooked, long grain
- ½-1 teaspoon oregano
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes if desired
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 pinches thyme optional
- 4-5 fresh basil or parsley, chopped, or more if desired
Instructions
- In a large frying pan add the olive oil, garlic, onion, and ground beef, cook on medium heat until almost all browned.
- Then add the cabbage, tomatoes, water and rice, stir to combine, add the spices and combine. Cook over low-medium heat half covered for approximately 30 minutes or until cooked and thickened. The last 10 minutes remove the lid to thicken. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers in freezer-safe containers for 2-3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat using microwave, oven, or stove skillet to desired temperature.
- For oven preparation, brown ground beef first, then bake covered in an ovenproof dish at 400°F for about 30 minutes until rice is cooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
577mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.