One-Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Recipe

By sugarbear

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)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over rice mixture; mix well. Shape into 36 balls, about 1-1/4 in. in diameter. Add to simmering sauce.

3. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until the cabbage is tender. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Yield: 6-8 servings.