Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

INGREDIENTS

large sweet onion (diced)

medium green bell pepper (seeded and sliced)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

olive oil

1/2 tsp

fennel seeds

seasoned salt and black pepper

1 lb

extra lean ground beef

1 lb

Italian sausage (hot or mild [see Cook's note])

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 lb

green cabbage (thinly sliced)

[16] oz cans Italian seasoned diced tomatoes

[8] oz tomato sauce

1 tbsp

brown or granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

dry Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tbsp

Italian parsley (chopped)

3 cups

cooked rice or Skillet Honey Cornbread