Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground sausage meat (mild or hot)
  • 1 onion (very finely diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 24 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 head green cabbage (about 5-6 cups - chopped into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instruction

  • Place a large, heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and once hot add the oil.
  • Add the beef and sausage meat and crumble with a wooden spoon. Brown the meat for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook 2 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add garlic, paprika, basil, Italian herbs, salt and pepper, and stir.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the cabbage, reduce to simmer, and cover with a lid. Cook until the is tender, but still slightly crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked rice and simmer for about 2 minutes, just to heat through.
  • Serve topped with parsley and a dollop of sour cream.