Cabbage Rolls - Unstuffed

By Joan_Z

159 cal.; 18 gms. carbo.; 15 gms. protein; per 1 1/2 c. serving.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 small cabbage, chopped
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) low sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 5 c. Beef broth or stock
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup water (may not be nec. if using 5 c. of beef stock)
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring, until ground beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.

Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Add the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.