Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 cups shredded or finely chopped cabbage
• 1 can whole Plum/Marzano Tomatoes chopped (nothing added) (14 ounces)
• 2½ cups water or broth (homemade or store bought)
• ¾ cup uncooked rice (long grain)
• ½-1 teaspoon oregano
• 1-2 pinches of hot pepper flakes (if desired)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1-2 pinches thyme (optional)
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves or parsley chopped (or more if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large frying pan add the olive oil, garlic, onion, and ground beef, cook on medium heat until almost all browned.

2. 2

   Then add the cabbage, tomatoes, water and rice, stir to combine, add the spices and combine. Cook over low-medium heat half covered for approximately 30 minutes or until cooked and thickened. The last 10 minutes remove the lid to thicken. Enjoy!