How to make Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is usually cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can reduce preservatives, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

Add 2 lbs of ground beef to a skillet.

Add the chopped onion, mix well and fully cook.

Chop the cabbage.

Once the ground beef is fully cooked, add it to a saucepan.

Add the cabbage.

Add the diced tomatoes.

Add the tomato sauce.

Add the beef broth.

Add the minced garlic.

Add 1/8 cup of brown sugar.

Add the red wine.

Add the paprika.

Add the salt.

Add the pepper.

Mix well.

Cook on medium high, covered for 50 minutes or until the cabbage gets soft. Be sure to stir occasionally.

Serve and Enjoy.

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