Skillet Unstuffed Cabbage
Try this skillet unstuffed cabbage recipe. It's a hearty one-pot meal that's easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 8 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
- 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven. When the oil is shimmering, add the ground beef and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Break up the beef and add the onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes longer or until the beef is no longer pink.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound lean ground beef | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- Add the cabbage and rice and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.8 cups coarsely chopped cabbage | 1 cup long-grain rice
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if necessary.1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce | 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste | 2 cups low sodium beef broth | 1 tsp salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1/2 tsp dried thyme | 1 bay leaf
- Taste and adjust the seasonings and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Tip: Keep an eye on it during the last 10 minutes and add a splash of water or broth if it starts looking too thick before the rice is tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 29gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1829mgPotassium: 1553mgFiber: 8gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1579IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 6mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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