APRON AND PANS - 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
1 teaspoon sea salt

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 boil. 

Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.  

Note: You can cook whole wheat egg noodles (or other noodles) and top the unstuffed cabbage rolls on them.

Yield: Serves 6 to 8