Description
Experience the classic, comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a fraction of the time with this hearty one-pot soup. Featuring tender ground beef, crisp cabbage, and wholesome veggies simmered in a savory tomato broth, this meal is the ultimate weeknight solution for busy families. It is satisfying, warming, and perfectly simple to prepare, offering all the authentic homemade taste without the tedious rolling process. Serve it hot for a nourishing dinner that is sure to become a regular fixture on your meal plan.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into 1-inch squares
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
4 cups beef bone broth
1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in your stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato sauce and beef bone broth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then stir in the chopped cabbage, thyme, and smoked paprika.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage reaches your desired tenderness.
Stir in the pre-cooked rice and let it warm through for 2 minutes.
Season generously with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The rice will continue to absorb broth while stored; add a splash of water or extra broth when reheating. For a leaner profile, ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for the beef. For a crunchier texture, add the cabbage later in the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg