UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

Ingredients:

1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce**
1/2 cup water
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper (Way too much for me!  It was way to peppery and stung my tongue.)
*1 teaspoon sea salt

*I would salt and pepper to taste if I make this again.
** I used 1 1/2 cups of V-8 vegetable juice

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring, until ground beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.
Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Add the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Note from Jenelle:

When I make stuffed cabbage, I always use V-8 juice instead of tomato sauce.  I also add some brown sugar to the juice.... I like things a little on the sweet side.  (And my mom always did this.)