Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
As a child, I always pleaded with my grandmother to prepare her famed stuffed cabbage rolls. Her culinary prowess was unmatched, and I could never replicate her technique. Hence, I turned to a recipe like this one: unstuffed cabbage rolls. While the essence remains the same, this rendition foregoes the rolling process, simplifying the preparation.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 15 ounces of tomato sauce
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 4 to 5 cups of chopped cabbage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet and add ground beef and onion. Sauté until beef is thoroughly cooked.
- Incorporate minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped cabbage, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, a crisp salad, or roasted vegetables. Its versatility allows it to complement a variety of sides or stand alone as a satisfying one-pan meal. Quick to prepare, it offers warmth and comfort on chilly evenings.
Enjoy!