Description
This Cabbage Roll Skillet recipe is a simplified, one-pan version of the classic cabbage rolls. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Skillet:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Meat and Onions: Add ground beef and onion, cook until browned and onion is softened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, then add cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, cook for 5 more minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
- Low-carb option: Use cauliflower rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
