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Plate of cabbage roll skillet meal topped with melted cheese and served with buttered bread.

Cabbage Roll Skillet Meal

Get the flavor of cabbage rolls without the work! Un-stuffed cabbage casserole is a quick and easy one pan dinner that makes cabbage roll goodness possible on a weeknight!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram or oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head cabbage small to medium
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

  • Heat the 1 Tablespoon cooking oil in a deep sauté pan, dutch oven or braiser over medium heat. Add the 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.  Brown the beef and drain any extra grease.
  • Add the diced 1 onion and cook until translucent. 
  • Add the 1 cup long grain white rice and toast for a minute or two. Stir in the 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes, 8 ounce can tomato sauce, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon marjoram or oregano, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Cut 1 head cabbage into bite sized pieces and add to pan.  
  • Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.  If it starts to look dry, add a bit more broth or water. If after 20 minutes it looks a little loose, simmer for a few minutes with the lid off.  Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and either put the lid on to melt or place under the broiler for a minute or two to brown.

Notes

  • Feel free to play with the seasonings to match your favorite cabbage roll flavors. 
  • The cheese is optional, but I find it makes it more popular at my dinner table.
  • You can try using sausage instead of the ground beef for a quick boost of extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days. You can freeze it for longer storage, but it will be a little bit watery when defrosted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 4mg
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