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!
Servings: 6
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
- 1/2 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.
- Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
- It can also be reheated in the oven at 350 degrees. Cover first with aluminum foil or another heatproof cover.
- Cool completely and freeze in desired amounts in airtight containers for 1-2 months.
- Thaw in the microwave or refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1738mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg