Love cabbage rolls? Hate the effort it takes to make them? Have we got the recipe for you! All of the flavor with less than half the work…and even less if you use pre-cooked rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey or pork

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 medium head of green (or red) cabbage, chopped

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)

• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (or use pre-cooked rice)

• Spray oil

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Spray a large pot or Dutch oven with oil, then heat on medium. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

• Add the chopped onions to the meat and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

• Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes, until it begins to soften.

• Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

• Stir in the uncooked rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and rice are tender. (If using pre-cooked rice, add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering.)