Cheesy Unstuffed Cabbage Turkey Skillet
Cook time: 35 min
A one-pan unstuffed cabbage roll skillet — ground turkey, tender cabbage, and a savory tomato base topped with melted cheese. Made with fresh tomatoes and scaled for meal prep.
NOTES: Made with 2 lb of 93/7 ground turkey and fresh tomatoes in place of canned. Keep the full 2 tbsp olive oil so the leaner turkey doesn't dry out. Fresh tomatoes release more liquid than canned, so simmer until the dish thickens to your liking. For 8 servings instead of 6, per serving is ~511g — 395 calories, 33g protein, 21g fat, 21g carbs, 7g fiber, 12g sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb (0.9 kg) ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- 2 sweet onions, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 lb (about 4 large) fresh tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup (118 ml) water
- 2 small green cabbages (about 3 lb / 1.36 kg total), diced
- 2½ cups (280 g) shredded mozzarella or mozzarella/cheddar blend
- Fresh parsley & chili flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add olive oil, ground turkey, salt, and spices. Brown for about 8–10 minutes, breaking up the meat.
- Add onions; cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and soy sauce; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Add the diced fresh tomatoes and water. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring, until the tomatoes break down and release their juices. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom.
- Add cabbage and stir — it will be a full pot; let it wilt down for a couple minutes before fully combining.
- Simmer uncovered 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce. Fresh tomatoes release more water than canned, so give it extra time if needed.
- Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover to melt, or broil 1–3 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish with parsley + chili flakes. Cool before portioning into 6 containers.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3161 |
| Protein | 267g |
| Fat | 168g |
| Carbs | 171g |
| Fiber | 54g |
| Sugar | 95g |
| Volume | 4088g |
Per Serving
527 calories, 45g protein, 28g fat, 29g carbs, 9g fiber, 16g sugar