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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
This is my ''lazy man version'' of traditional Ukrainian cabbage rolls. Everything is cooked in one pot and is healthier than the authentic version. We like to make it whenever we don’t have plenty of time for cooking. Plus, it requires minimal ingredients that are easily available in any store and will not break the bank.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Ukranian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 509 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 6 cups green cabbage, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 ⅓ cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup warm water or beef broth
  • 1 onion very finely diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 15 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 2 ¾ cups can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar, or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat a large pot or dutch oven with some cooking oil (i like to use avocado oil spray) and one hot add in the onions. Cook until onions have softened.
  • Add the ground beef and brown the meat crumbling it into small pieces until thoroughly cooked.
  • Add garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper, and bay leaves and stir.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and maple syrup. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the cabbage, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Cabbage should be soft, and tender but still a little crispy.
  • Stir in the cooked brown rice, stir to combine, and let heat through simmering for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Discard the bay leaves.
  • Serve with freshly chopped parsley and sour cream.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1423mgPotassium: 1830mgFiber: 10gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2672IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 7mg
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