Description
Hearty Polish cabbage rolls simmer with comfort and tradition in this streamlined one-pot masterpiece. Savory ground meat, tender rice, and aromatic herbs meld together, promising a soul-warming meal you’ll eagerly devour with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Starches:
- 1 cup (200 grams) uncooked valencia rice
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 head of cabbage, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces (425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces (425 grams) beef broth or beef stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat a spacious skillet with a tight-fitting lid, drizzling olive oil to coat the bottom over medium temperature.
- Introduce lean ground beef to the skillet, accompanied by finely chopped garlic, half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Crumble and sauté the meat thoroughly, ensuring even cooking and breaking down larger chunks for approximately 5-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked rice, remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently integrate all ingredients, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly and create a harmonious blend.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the liquid to slightly bubble around the edges.
- Incorporate freshly chopped cabbage, folding it carefully into the beef and rice mixture to ensure uniform distribution.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with the lid, and let the dish slowly meld together for 18-22 minutes.
- Check that rice is tender and cabbage has softened and wilted completely.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with freshly grated parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness.
Notes
- Prep ahead by chopping vegetables and measuring spices to streamline cooking process and minimize kitchen chaos.
- Ground beef works best when browned thoroughly, creating delicious caramelized flavor and preventing watery texture.
- Rice absorbs liquid during cooking, so choose long-grain varieties that maintain structural integrity and prevent mushiness.
- Cabbage wilts beautifully when simmered, infusing the entire dish with subtle sweetness and tender texture.
- One-pot method saves time on cleanup and allows flavors to meld seamlessly while creating a comforting, hearty meal.
- Parmesan cheese adds a luxurious finishing touch, providing a salty, nutty complement to the rich beef and vegetable base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 587 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg