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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet is a quick and easy deconstructed version of the classic dish, packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entrees
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • 12 inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Spices and Condiments

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Grains and Broth

  • 2 cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice

Cabbage and Cheese

  • 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese

To Taste

  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat a 12 inch skillet on medium high heat and add the ground beef, onions and red peppers and cook until browned about 5 minutes. Drain any grease.
  • Add in the garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt and cook about another minute.
  • Add in the canned tomatoes, rice, beef stock and cabbage, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid add the shredded cheese on top, cover and let the cheese melt.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve!

Notes

Ground turkey can be used if you prefer. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 485mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1264IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 30-minute meal, cabbage roll, cabbage skillet, skillet cabbage rolls
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