Unstuffed Cabbage

This Unstuffed Cabbage recipe is a twist on traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, minus the tedious rolling. With a flavorful blend of ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, and spices, this hearty dish is packed with tender cabbage, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of caraway seeds, all in one satisfying pot.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/4 cup uncooked white rice

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

Once the beef is browned, drain the excess fat and add the chopped onion to the skillet.

Cook until the onion is translucent.

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Stir in the paprika, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds.

Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.

Add the shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and uncooked white rice to the skillet.

Stir until the cabbage starts to soften.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can use leaner ground beef if you’re watching your fat intake, just be aware that it might be a bit dryer.

Make sure to not over-chop the onion, you want a bit of texture.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet, brown the beef in batches if necessary.

If using a dark-coated skillet, reduce heat to prevent burning the garlic.

Caraway seeds can be omitted if you’re not a fan, but they add a nice depth of flavor.

Use a medium to large head of cabbage, you want it to be shredded but not too fine.

If using canned diced tomatoes with added salt, reduce the amount of salt added in the recipe.

Let it simmer for the full 30-40 minutes, the cabbage needs time to get tender.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a side of rye bread for a comforting meal.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 340
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 4.5g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 26g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 24g