All of the flavours of stuffed cabbage rolls in a simple, one-skillet, easy to make meal!

Stuffed cabbage rolls are a classic dish, but it takes a bit of work to make them, and this is a much simpler, one-pan, skillet version! The recipe starts out by cooking beef and onions before adding garlic, tomato paste, thyme and paprika. The cabbage, tomatoes, rice and broth go in before coving and simmering until the rice and cabbage are tender. Once cooked, I like to mix parmesan in before serving! This version is easy enough to make any time, even a busy work night!

You can’t go wrong covering it with melted cheese!

Deconstructed Skillet Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6

All of the flavours of stuffed cabbage rolls in a simple, one-skillet, easy to make meal!

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ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 cups cabbage, chopped/sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth (or water)
• 1 cup long grained rice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Cook the ground beef and onion in a large pan over medium-high heat, until cooked through, before optionally draining off any grease.
2. Add the garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and paprika, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the cabbage, diced tomatoes, broth, rice, oregano, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, mix, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is cooked, about20 minutes.
4. Mix in the cheese, let it melt and season with salt and pepper to taste before enjoying!

Option: Top with 1 cup cheddar (or mozzarella) and let it melt!
Option: Add 1 cup diced bell pepper along with the onion.
Option: Add red pepper flakes to taste!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 395, Fat 17g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0.8g), Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 527mg, Carbs 38g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g), Protein 21g

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