Recipes Main Dishes Stuffed Stuffed Cabbage Unstuffed Cabbage Roll 4.6 (1,754) 1,459 Reviews 300 Photos This is an easy casserole made with ground beef, cabbage, garlic, and tomatoes. My kids don't even like cabbage, but they love this. Serve with rice for a comforting weeknight dinner. Also, the longer it stands the better it tastes! Submitted by tlc_adams Updated on February 16, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 300 300 300 300 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This unstuffed cabbage roll is a cheap, quick, and easy weeknight dinner you don't want to miss. If you're looking for a simple and hearty dish that's just as good the next day, you're going to want to add this one to your recipe box. What Is an Unstuffed Cabbage Roll? An unstuffed cabbage roll is basically a deconstructed version of a regular casserole. All the traditional cabbage roll ingredients (cabbage, ground beef, tomatoes, other veggies, and spices and seasonings) are cooked together — so you don't have to worry about pre-cooking and rolling the cabbage. Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Ingredients Here's what you'll need to make this unstuffed cabbage roll recipe: BeefThis unstuffed cabbage roll recipe calls for two pounds of ground beef, but you could use ground turkey or chicken if you're so inclined. OnionA diced white or yellow onion is cooked with the beef, adding bold flavor. CabbageYou'll need one head of cabbage, cleaned and roughly chopped. Canned TomatoesTraditional cabbage rolls are topped with a savory tomato-based sauce. To replicate this, use two cans of diced tomatoes and one can of tomato sauce. WaterA half cup of water is enough extra liquid for this recipe. For more flavor, substitute beef broth. SeasoningsThis unstuffed cabbage roll recipe is simply seasoned with garlic, salt, and ground black pepper. Rice (Optional)Though this unstuffed cabbage roll is delicious on its own, you can serve it over white or brown rice to bulk it up a bit. How to Make an Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Snacking in the Kitchen This unstuffed cabbage roll recipe couldn't be easier to make. You'll find a full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect: Cook the ground beef and onion in a Dutch oven or skillet until the meat is brown and crumbly. Drain the grease, then add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot or skillet, and cook until the cabbage is tender. How to Store Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Allow the leftover unstuffed cabbage roll to cool, then transfer it to an airtight storage container. Keep it in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stove, or in the oven. Can You Freeze Unstuffed Cabbage Roll? Yes, you can freeze this unstuffed cabbage roll. Allow the dish to cool, then transfer it to a shallow freezer-safe storage container. Freeze the unstuffed cabbage roll for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "My husband and I loved this," says Vicky. "We ate it like a stew. A bowl for each of us, with a piece of cornbread, and we were set. This is definitely going in my recipe box." "Great recipe," raves Big Dave. "This is one of those versatile, one-pot dishes that is easily personalized. "It was simple and quick and yummy," according to Angie. "When I make it again, I might use turkey instead of ground beef and maybe add some red pepper flakes for some heat, but really, the recipe is perfect as is. Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 small head cabbage, chopped 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ½ cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 3,986 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 398 Calories 24g Fat 16g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 398 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 9g 47% Cholesterol 93mg 31% Sodium 1294mg 56% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 10g Protein 29g 57% Vitamin C 59mg 65% Calcium 119mg 9% Iron 7mg 37% Potassium 852mg 18% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.