Cabbage Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 tspextra virgin olive oil
- 2 tspkosher salt
divided
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ lblean ground beef
- 2 tspgranulated garlic powder
- 2 tsponion powder
- 2 tspdried oregano
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsppure cane sugar
- 15 ozcan tomato sauce
- 1head of green cabbage
cored and roughly chopped into 3-inch pieces
- 1 ½ clow sodium chicken stock
- ¾ clong-grain white rice
- 2 tspred wine vinegar
Directions
- 1
In a large (5- or 6-quart) pot or Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, then stir to break into small pieces. Cook until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 3
Add the cabbage, tomato sauce, sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons salt, stirring to combine. Cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15-minutes until the cabbage is wilted and has given off some of its liquid, quickly uncovering and recovering to stir occasionally.
- 4
Add the stock, turn to high heat, bring to a rapid boil and add the rice, stirring to combine.
- 5
Cover, reduce to a low simmer, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice is just tender.
- 6
Remove the pot from the heat, add the vinegar, and stir. Recover and allow to sit for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the rice is tender. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using, and serve.
Cabbage Ground Beef
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty dinner that's packed with vegetables and comes together in one pot? This Cabbage Ground Beef casserole is your answer, delivering robust flavors and satisfying warmth with minimal fuss. What makes this recipe a weeknight hero is its clever simplicity: a full head of green cabbage, savory lean ground beef, and rice all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a substantial, veggie-packed meal that cooks up easily on the stovetop, making it a true 1-pot wonder.Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each spoonful of this Cabbage Ground Beef dish brings together tender, sweet cabbage, seasoned lean ground beef, and perfectly cooked long-grain white rice, all enveloped in a savory tomato sauce brightened with a hint of red wine vinegar and pure cane sugar. The flavors are balanced, deeply savory with aromatic notes from garlic, onion, and oregano, creating a substantial and satisfying dinner. It’s an approachable dish that promises a nourishing meal for six, ready to enjoy after just 40 minutes of cooking.This recipe is designed for ease, but you can certainly make it your own. For a different protein, ground turkey or chicken can be swapped for the lean ground beef. While green cabbage is classic, you could experiment with other sturdy greens if you're looking to vary the texture slightly. A touch more red wine vinegar at the end can brighten the whole dish further, adjusting to your taste.This hearty Cabbage Ground Beef casserole is ideal for a cozy family dinner any night of the week. Serve it simply on its own, or with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if you have them on hand for a pop of color.