Description
Comforting Cabbage Roll Casserole with Savory Ground Beef and Rice – an easy, deconstructed take on classic cabbage rolls. Layers of tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and flavorful rice combine for a hearty, family-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer the bottom with a few cabbage leaves. Spoon half of the beef and rice mixture over the leaves, then add another layer of cabbage leaves. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and top with any leftover cabbage leaves.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. If using cheese, remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Swap cabbage with Swiss chard for a quicker-cooking alternative.
- Add broth if the mixture feels too thick to prevent dryness.
- Broil the cheese topping for a golden, bubbly finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Cabbage roll casserole, deconstructed cabbage rolls, easy dinner recipe