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Cabbage Roll Casserole

This easy cabbage roll casserole recipe has all the elements of traditional cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling them. A hearty casserole made with simple ingredients of rice, tender cabbage, juicy, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, with plenty of melty cheese on top!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 588 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 cups cabbage cut into 1” pieces (1 small cabbage)
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack)

Instructions

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  1. Cook 1 cup of dry rice per the package directions. (most white rice takes about 15 minutes)
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9x13" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray
  3. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
  4. When the oil is warm, add the diced cabbage and 1 teaspoon of salt and sauté the cabbage for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is just barely tender. Transfer the cabbage to a bowl and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring and browning.
  6. Then add the diced onion and garlic and cook for an additional 4-5minutes until the onion is tender.
  7. Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt and stir to combine well.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat add the cooked rice and cabbage and stir to mix thoroughly.
  9. Transfer the casserole mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped parsley

Notes

  • Use any favorite neutral cooking oil or butter to sauté the cabbage.
  • Add diced red bell peppers.
  • Green cabbage is best and be sure to remove the core and any tough stems before sautéing.
  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired..
  • Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken or ground pork or you can leave the meat out or use a meatless crumble for a vegetarian casserole.
  • Use brown rice or white rice. Brown rice will take longer to cook.
  • Use any favorite shredded cheese besides cheddar or leave the cheese out all together. Mozzarella cheese, colby jack, pepper jack, havarti, fontina, are all great to use. Shredding the cheese off the block melts the best.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 588kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1156mg (48%) Potassium 723mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 537IU (11%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 588kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1156mg 48%
Potassium 723mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 537IU 11%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.