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unstuffed cabbage

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Tracy Q
@TGQ
Phoenix, AZ

This is adapted from a Family Circle recipe. If you like Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, you'll LOVE this. I have made this low-sodium, but you can make alterations to add that salty flavor.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For unstuffed cabbage

  • 1-1.5 lb
    ground beef (can add hot italian sausage, removed from casings for added flavor)
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, sliced thinly (i use a mandolin)
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 can
    no salt added diced tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can
    tomato paste (6oz)
  • 1 can
    no salt added tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 2 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 bag
    shredded cabbage with carrots (for coleslaw)
  • i add cayenne pepper for kick (optional)
  • 1 c
    water

How To Make unstuffed cabbage

  • 1
    In a large stock pot, brown ground beef (and Italian sausage, if using it) until no longer pink. Drain fat. Stir in onion and cook for 4 mins. Add garlic and cook for 1 min.
  • 2
    Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add water and all seasonings. Simmer for 5 mins. Add cabbage and simmer, covered, for 90 mins., stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Some people prefer to add rice as is true to Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Some serve over mashed potatoes. I prefer to eat mine as a soup or stew.
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