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Greek Cabbage Roll Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Description

Greek Cabbage Roll Bowls are a quick and flavorful skillet dish combining ground beef, tender cabbage, aromatic herbs, and fresh lemon juice, served over fluffy long-grain rice. This healthy, comforting recipe captures the essence of traditional Greek flavors in a simple one-pan meal perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90-93% lean)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 small cabbage, chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Cooked long-grain rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté onion: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-6 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Brown the ground beef: Push the onions to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brown the meat for 3-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks until no longer pink.
  3. Add herbs and cabbage, then simmer: Stir in the dried oregano and chopped cabbage. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has softened and cooked down, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  4. Finish with fresh herbs and lemon: Turn off the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh dill and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve: Spoon the savory beef and cabbage mixture over cooked long-grain rice. Garnish with additional fresh ground black pepper if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef (90-93%) to reduce excess fat but maintain flavor.
  • Fresh dill adds a bright, herbaceous note that complements the cabbage and lemon.
  • For a vegetarian alternative, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or cooked lentils.
  • Cook rice separately according to package instructions for best texture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/greek-cabbage-roll-bowls-recipe/