This is my ''lazy man version'' of traditional Ukrainian cabbage rolls. Everything is cooked in one pot and is healthier than the authentic version. We like to make it whenever we don’t have plenty of time for cooking. Plus, it requires minimal ingredients that are easily available in any store and will not break the bank.
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INGREDIENTS
6cupsgreen cabbage, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 ⅓cupscooked brown rice
1poundlean ground beef
½cupwarm water or beef broth
1onion very finely diced
2bay leaves
3clovesgarlic minced
1tablespoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoondried oregano
1 ½teaspoonsalt or to taste
½teaspoonground black pepper or to taste
15ozcan fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 ¾cupscan tomato sauce
1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
2teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonmaple syrup or brown sugar, or coconut sugar
1tablespooncooking oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a large pot or dutch oven with some cooking oil (i like to use avocado oil spray) and one hot add in the onions. Cook until onions have softened.
Add the ground beef and brown the meat crumbling it into small pieces until thoroughly cooked.
Add garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper, and bay leaves and stir.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and maple syrup. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Stir in the cabbage, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Cabbage should be soft, and tender but still a little crispy.
Stir in the cooked brown rice, stir to combine, and let heat through simmering for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Discard the bay leaves.
Serve with freshly chopped parsley and sour cream.