Lazy Day Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage

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Lazy Day Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage

Short on time? No problem. This lazy day stuffed cabbage recipe is just as delicious as the traditional recipe and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with ground beef, white rice and a mint-and-cinnamon scented tomato sauce, your whole family will love this comfort food remix.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 538kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

1 cup long grain enriched white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground sirloin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
32 ounces tomato sauce
14 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground mint
4 cups green cabbage roughly chopped
plain yogurt optional, to serve

Instructions

Prepare rice according to package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat then add the ground sirloin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper then begin breaking up with a wooden spoon in to bite-sized pieces. Continue browning the ground beef, about 6-8 minutes.
Next, add in the garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and ground mint. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the cooked rice and cabbage then bring back to a boil. Reduce to low then cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve warm with a dollop of plain yogurt if you wish.

Notes

This works well with any cooked grain such as brown rice or quinoa as well!

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