Description
This Cabbage Roll Skillet recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional cabbage rolls, capturing comforting flavors in a simple, one-pan meal. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining ground meat, seasonings, and tender cabbage simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a hearty and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and stir until it starts to wilt.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Mix in the uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference, adding red pepper flakes for spice.
- Consider adding shredded cheese during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Incorporate additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Let the skillet rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting ground meat with lentils or a plant-based alternative.
- For a different flavor, try ground chicken or pork, or add sauerkraut.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: N/A