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One Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

An easy way to enjoy stuffed cabbage! Made in one pot and ready in less than one hour!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Unstuffed cabbage rolls
Servings: 2
Calories: 738kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

One Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 cup rice cooked
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 head cabbage shredded
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: chop the onion, shred the cabbage with a food processor, mandoline or sharp knife
  • Place 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1/2 pound lean ground beef and cook until the beef is almost cooked through. Add 1/2 cup onion; cook until they begin to turn soft.
  • Reduce the heat to medium heat; add 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar gently stir to combine.
  • Stir in the shredded cabbage, and reduce the heat to low heat. Cover the pan and cook for at least 20 minutes. By this time the cabbage should be wilted.
  • Add 1 cup rice (cooked) and cook for a few minutes longer until everything is heated through.

Notes

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This recipe yields two generous portions, or three small. Nutrition information is calculated on two portions.
**NOTE: This recipe uses cooked rice; if you don't have cooked rice on hand, allow time to cook your rice.
The cabbage will be slightly crispy after 20 minutes of cook time, if you prefer a softer texture, cook it for 30 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  Reheat leftovers in a skillet over low heat.
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Nutrition

Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 1356mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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