How to Make Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls | Cabbage Recipes | Allrecipes.com

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Chop cabbage into strips and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb flavors.

Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.

In a large baking dish, layer the cabbage strips at the bottom.

Pour the beef mixture over the cabbage, spreading evenly.

Add bay leaves on top and cover the dish with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving, garnished with parsley.

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