Description
This Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole is a deconstructed version of classic cabbage rolls, combining all the flavors in an easy-to-make, hearty casserole dish. Tender cabbage, seasoned meat, rice, and a cheesy topping make this a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Casserole:
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 6–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, uncooked rice, beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Stir in the cooked beef mixture until well combined. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 75–90 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until cabbage is tender and rice is cooked.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead, refrigerated overnight, and baked the next day.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey and low-sodium broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
