Unstuffed Stuffed Cabbage

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Satisfy your craving for comforting, home-cooked flavors with this effortless recipe for Unstuffed Stuffed Cabbage — a delicious twist on the classic Eastern European dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder combines all the hearty goodness of stuffed cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling! Featuring tender ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option), fragrant sautéed onions and garlic, savory tomato sauce, and nutrient-packed green cabbage, this dish is simmered to perfection with fluffy white rice and a warming blend of paprika, oregano, and thyme. Ready in just under an hour and packed with rich flavors, this cozy, gluten-free meal is hearty enough to feed the whole family. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter version)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil.

2. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

3. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

4. Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and beef broth.

5. Add the uncooked rice, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine everything evenly.

6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the rice is fully cooked.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or pepper as desired.

8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (492.5g)

Calories		418
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.2 g	23%
	Saturated Fat	6.4 g	32%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		61 mg	20%
Sodium		1062 mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate		45.8 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	6.4 g	23%
	Total Sugars	11.3 g
Protein		19.2 g	38%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		113 mg	9%
Iron		3.9 mg	22%
Potassium		930 mg	20%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 989 cal (38.8%%)

Protein: 466 cal (18.3%%)

Carbs: 1096 cal (43.0%%)