Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pounds ground beef (85-90% lean)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head green cabbage, roughly chopped or shredded
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup low sodium beef broth
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
2. 2. Push beef to one side. Add onion and cook until softened (3-5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Combine with beef.
3. 3. Add chopped cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and softened (5-7 minutes).
4. 4. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with liquid), beef broth, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Ensure rice is submerged.
5. 5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. 6. If rice is still firm, add a splash of broth or water, cover, and simmer 5-10 minutes more.
7. 7. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
8. 8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with sour cream if desired.
Notes
For brown rice, increase cooking time by 10-15 minutes and add extra broth as needed. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground meat or lentils. To make it creamy, stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese or heavy cream at the end. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Eastern European
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free Worcestershire sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg