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Cabbage roll casserole baked in white dish with visible beef and cabbage layers

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage roll casserole delivers all the flavor of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls without the rolling or long prep time. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, and rich tomato sauce bake together into a hearty, comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz tomato sauce
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, rinse, and drain well.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the chopped cabbage on the bottom, followed by half of the beef mixture. Repeat with remaining cabbage and beef mixture. Spread evenly and press lightly.
  5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–60 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

You do not need to boil the cabbage first. For extra-soft cabbage, salt and rest it for 20–30 minutes before layering or sauté briefly. To make it lighter, use lean ground turkey or cauliflower rice. Add mozzarella during the last 10 minutes for a cheesy finish. Let the casserole rest 10 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.

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