Unstuffed Chorizo Cabbage Roll Skillet

Here’s the easy way to enjoy all the comfort of traditional cabbage rolls without all the work. Unstuffed Chorizo Cabbage Roll Skillet is a kicked-up Southwestern-inspired version made more flavorful with chorizo sausage and your favorite salsa! Best of all, it’s ready in under an hour!

Course Main Course / Entrees

Cuisine Southwestern / Mexican

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Servings

Calories 337

Author By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 pound chorizo sausage fresh Mexican-style, casings removed if using links
1 cup converted white rice (also known as parboiled white rice) uncooked
2 cups beef broth or as needed
1 can (14.5-ounce) petite diced tomatoes undrained
1 cup salsa
½ large head green cabbage cut into 4 wedges and sliced (5-6 loosely packed cups)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, reduce heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until beginning to soften. Adjust the heat as necessary so the onion doesn't burn.
Add the green bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until beginning to soften.
Add the garlic and cook briefly, 10-15 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the chorizo sausage and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often and breaking up the sausage until it is evenly browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in the uncooked rice then add the broth, petite diced tomatoes and salsa. Bring to a boil.
Add the cabbage by the handful, stirring to distribute and wilt it until all the cabbage is added.
Cover and cook 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender. Add extra beef broth if you like it saucier.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS: Use ground beef, turkey or chicken in place of chorizo. Add chili powder or paprika to bump up the flavor.

REHEATING LEFTOVERS: Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Cool completely and freeze in airtight containers as desired for 1-2 months. Thaw in the microwave or refrigerator.

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