Description
This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet delivers all the classic flavors without any stuffing. It’s a quick, comforting one-pan meal with ground beef, cabbage, rice, and a savory tomato sauce prepared in just 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy dinner that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 2 cups beef stock or broth
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups green cabbage chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef with diced onions and red bell peppers, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove excess fat, then stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt, cooking for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Pour in the drained diced tomatoes, add the rice, beef stock, chopped cabbage, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice and cabbage are tender.
- Take off the lid, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, cover again, and let it melt for a few minutes.
- Season with extra salt and pepper as needed, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used if you prefer
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g + 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 76mg