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Plate of cabbage rolls topped with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.

Mexican Cabbage Roll

Experience a budget-friendly fiesta with our Restaurant-Quality Mexican Cabbage Rolls, combining lean ground beef, vibrant spices, and zesty tomatoes, all wrapped in tender cabbage leaves for a lower-carb twist that's perfect for meal prep and bursting with bold, savory flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • boiling pot
  • saute pan
  • baking dish
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 half head of cabbage
  • 8 oz lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, canned)
  • 1/4 cup orange bell pepper (diced)
  • 12 oz canned diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 4 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Boil a pot of water. Place the cabbage in the pot and boil for 7 to 8 minutes until the leaves are tender and can easily separate from the core. Once the cabbage is tender, remove it from the water and let it cool before pulling the leaves apart.
  • Meanwhile, add oil to a saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the red onions until they soften. Add the ground beef and sprinkle in the seasonings. Break it up into smaller pieces and continue to stir the beef around until it fully cooks (about 6 to 7 minutes). Then, add the tomato sauce and stir it into the meat mixture.
  • Layer 2 to 3 cabbage leaves on top of each other for each roll. Scoop 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into the center of the cabbage leaves. Wrap the leaves like a burrito tucking in the sides as you go.
  • Place the rolls in a baking dish and pour over the diced tomatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 31gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 1060mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1469IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 5mg