Description
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe delivers delicious, hearty flavors in every bite. Gather around the table and enjoy the warmth of home-cooked goodness with this simple yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium head of cabbage (approximately 1.5 lbs), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
- 2 cups quality canned tomato sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs; let simmer for about five minutes.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage on the bottom. Top with half of the meat mixture, then add the remaining cabbage and meat mixture on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg