Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

• •1 pound ground beef
• •1 medium head cabbage, chopped
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• •1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• •1 cup beef broth
• •1 cup cooked rice
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •½ teaspoon black pepper
• •½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, then drain excess fat.
2. 2Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. 3Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
5. 5Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the tomato sauce.
6. 6Add the beef broth and stir well to combine all ingredients.
7. 7Stir in the cooked rice and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
8. 8Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and flavors have melded.
9. 9Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.