Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours

Yield 6 servings

Skip the hassle of rolling cabbage leaves with this easy unstuffed cabbage roll recipe. This one-skillet dish delivers the comforting taste of traditional cabbage rolls without the extra effort.

Ingredients

TOMATO SAUCE:
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium head cabbage, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup raisins
MEATBALLS:
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Directions

In a large skillet, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over rice mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 36 balls, about 1-1/4 in. in diameter. Add to simmering sauce.
Cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until the cabbage is tender. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 291 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Here is one of my favorite ways to cook and enjoy cabbage. It has all the good flavor of regular cabbage rolls, but it's a lot less bother to make. In fact, it's a one-pot meal! —Mrs. Bernard Snow, Lewiston, Michigan

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