Fast and Easy Unstuffed Cabbage

Satisfy your craving for a comforting, hearty meal with this Fast and Easy Unstuffed Cabbage recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder combines the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling and stuffing. Tender ground beef, savory cabbage, and perfectly seasoned tomato sauce come together with fluffy white rice for a wholesome dish that's ready in just 45 minutes. Featuring pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, garlic, and paprika, this budget-friendly recipe guarantees a flavor-packed meal that’ll warm you from the inside out. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy a dish that's as easy to make as it is to savor. Great for meal prepping and perfect for the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium head Green cabbage, chopped
• 14.5 ounce Canned diced tomatoes
• 8 ounce Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Push the beef to one side of the pot and add the diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion starts to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped cabbage, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.

Step 7

Stir in the cooked white rice and allow it to heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2701.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2108.1

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 309.3mg	0%
Sodium 5335.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 106.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 692.4mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 4119.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 33.3%