Italian Cabbage and Rice Recipe

Italian Cabbage and Rice Recipe

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  1. In a large skillet, cook pork, onion and garlic until pork is browned; drain. Add the next nine ingredients; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice, bacon and red pepper flakes if desired; cover and simmer 5 minutes more or until cabbage is tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.