Skillet Piggies Cabbage Rolls
Bursting with heartwarming flavors and old-world charm, Skillet Piggies Cabbage Rolls are a one-pan wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a comfort food masterpiece. Tender green cabbage leaves are wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground pork, fluffy white rice, and aromatic spices, then simmered to perfection in a tangy tomato sauce infused with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. This family-friendly recipe combines the ease of stove-top cooking with the timeless appeal of classic cabbage rolls, all in under an hour. Garnished with fresh parsley and served piping hot, these rolls are perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive yet fuss-free main course. Embrace this hearty dish that’s rich in tradition and flavor, ideal for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Core the head of cabbage and place it in the boiling water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the outer leaves are softened. Remove the cabbage and separate 8 large leaves. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, cooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, egg, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to make the filling.
Trim the thick stem of each cabbage leaf to make it easier to roll. Place about 1/4 cup of the pork mixture in the center of each leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly, tucking in the edges as you go.
In a large skillet with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the skillet.
In a separate bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and brown sugar. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls in the skillet.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with the lid and let the cabbage rolls cook for 40-45 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the cabbage rolls hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1090 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1295 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
