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Cabbage Roll Skillet

This one-pan wonder brings you all the cozy, comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the rolling! Ground beef, tender cabbage, zesty tomato sauce, and fluffy rice come together in a hearty, weeknight-friendly dish that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying.

Ingredients

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½ lb ground beef

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

½ small onion, minced

1 clove garlic, minced (or more, to taste)

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 small head cabbage, sliced

2 cups cooked rice

¼ cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.

Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.

Add sliced cabbage, cover, and simmer for about 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.

Stir in cooked rice and heat through for 5 minutes.

Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage

Wholesome, simple, and full of flavor—this skillet dinner is comfort food made easy!

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