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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

A simpler yet still delicious version of stuffed cabbage rolls!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can 15 ounce diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 green cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13 x 2 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic, onions and beef.
  • Cook until beef is cooked, onions are tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Add in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and stir well.
  • Add lemon juice, sugar, black pepper, basil and parsley and stir well.
  • Add chopped cabbage and water to skillet.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 25-30 minutes or until cabbage is tender and liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • Stir in cooked brown rice.
  • Add mixture to casserole dish, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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