SAUCY BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER

Saucy Beef and Cabbage Dinner image

I've been trying to incorporate more whole grains into my family's diet. This saucy rice dinner has all the southwest flavors they love. -Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato juice
1 cup instant brown rice
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional: fresh thyme and fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cabbage and rice are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges