Quick "unstuffed" Sweet-and-sour Cabbage And Beef

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 -1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about 1 pound)
• 1 cup cooked rice (since the recipe calls for a small amount of cooked rice, instant rice may be used)

Recipe

• 1 in a 12-inch-wide, deep skillet or a dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon. when the meat has browned and the onion is tender, spoon off and discard any fat in the skillet.
• 2 add the tomato sauce, applesauce, water, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. stir in the cabbage, which will wilt as it cooks and become more compact.
• 3 lower the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender. stir in the cooked rice and heat a few minutes longer, until it is cooked through. this is most easily served in bowls.