Recipe: Unrolled Cabbage Rolls 🥬🍅
Description: If you crave the comforting flavors of cabbage rolls but dread the time-consuming process, this recipe is your perfect solution! With a fraction of the effort and all the deliciousness, these unrolled cabbage rolls will become your new favorite weeknight meal. Packed with lean ground beef, tender cabbage, and fragrant rice, this dish is a wholesome delight that won’t weigh you down.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 267.6 per serving
- Rating: 4.5 stars based on 18 reviews
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 8 | Lean ground beef |
| 2 | Cabbage |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 2/3 | Long grain rice |
| 1 can | Tomatoes |
| 2 tbsp | Prepared mustard |
| 2 tsp | Brown Sugar Twin |
| 2 tsp | Brown sugar |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Lemon pepper |
Instructions:
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Brown the Meat: In a skillet coated with cooking spray, brown the lean ground beef until it’s nicely cooked and crumbled. Set aside.
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Prep the Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Layer the Cabbage: Place a layer of cabbage leaves at the bottom of the greased baking dish. This will form the base of your unrolled cabbage rolls.
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Assemble the Layers: On top of the cabbage layer, add slices of onion followed by the browned ground beef and long grain rice. Spread them out evenly to ensure every bite is packed with flavor.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the canned tomatoes (undrained), prepared mustard, Brown Sugar Twin, brown sugar, salt, and lemon pepper. This flavorful sauce will infuse your dish with irresistible taste.
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Pour Over the Mixture: Once your sauce is well combined, pour it evenly over the layers of cabbage, onion, beef, and rice in the baking dish. Ensure everything is well coated for maximum flavor infusion.
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Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1-1/2 hours, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Final Touch: After the initial baking time, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove your unrolled cabbage rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and savor each delicious bite!
These unrolled cabbage rolls are a true crowd-pleaser, combining all the comforting flavors of the classic dish with a fraction of the effort. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and flavor. Enjoy the wholesome goodness and savor the satisfaction of a hearty meal made easy!
