Description
Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a comforting, hearty dish that captures the essence of traditional stuffed cabbage without the hassle. This easy recipe features tender cabbage leaves and a savory filling of lean ground beef, rice, and aromatic herbs simmered in rich tomato sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, each bite brings warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the core from the cabbage and peel off about ten large leaves. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rice, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for five minutes.
- In a casserole dish, layer some leftover sauce at the bottom. Spoon the meat-rice mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Place rolled leaves seam-side down in the dish, top with remaining sauce, and cover with foil.
- Bake for one hour until bubbly and thoroughly cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg