Cabbage Roll Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
542 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Cabbage Roll Casserole
Description
The ground beef is browned with onion and garlic, then seasoned with Italian herbs, dill, salt, and pepper. It is combined with marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and cooked rice to create a flavorful, hearty filling. Separately, cabbage is sautéed in butter until just tender and lightly browned to soften its texture and deepen flavor.
Assembly involves layering half the cooked cabbage in a baking dish, topping with half the beef mixture and a layer of shredded Colby Jack cheese. The process is repeated, finishing with a cheese topping. Baking the casserole melds the ingredients, melts the cheese, and allows flavors to combine, resulting in a comforting dish that evokes classic stuffed cabbage rolls without individual wrapping.
This casserole is suitable for family dinners or meal prep, providing a convenient way to enjoy the ingredients typical in cabbage rolls in a single pan. Its layered nature offers a mix of textures from tender cabbage, juicy beef-tomato mixture, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- 1/2 cup onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- ½ teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce or homemade marinara sauce
- 14 ounces tomato with juices, diced
- 2 cups rice cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cups cabbage roughly chopped
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef, and minced 1/2 cup onion,. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
- Add 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add 24 ounces marinara sauce or homemade marinara sauce, 14 ounces diced tomatoes,and 2 cups cooked rice. Stir until combined and continue to cook until warmed through.
- In a large pot, add t2 tablespoons butter and 6 cups cabbage,. Cook on high heat until the cabbage is barely wilted and browned.
- To assemble the casserole, layer half of the cooked cabbage in the bottom of the casserole dish. Evenly layer half of the beef mixture on top of the cabbage, followed by 1 cup of the 2 cups Colby Jack cheese,. Repeat the layers one more time.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1323mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1152mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1204IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 431mg | 43% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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