Name: Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 small head cabbage, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ½ cup water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

This easy unstuffed cabbage roll casserole features ground beef, cabbage, garlic, and tomatoes for a comforting and kid-friendly weeknight meal. Despite the presence of cabbage, this dish is loved by kids and gets better with time, making it perfect for leftovers. Serve it alongside rice for a complete dinner.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 small head cabbage, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Tomato Base

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water

Seasonings

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe and have them ready.
Brown the Beef and Onion: Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, cooking and stirring frequently until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Then cover the Dutch oven, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the cabbage is tender and all flavors meld together.
Serve: Once cooked, serve hot. This dish pairs well with rice and tastes even better the next day once the flavors have settled.

Notes

For a slightly sweeter taste, you can add a teaspoon of sugar when adding the tomatoes.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated well, allowing flavors to deepen.
Serve with cooked rice or crusty bread to make it a fuller meal.
You can customize seasoning by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat if desired.
Using a Dutch oven is preferred for even cooking, but a large heavy skillet will work as well.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American