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Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a rustic, comforting meal with layers of seasoned ground meat and rice in tomato sauce, smoky bacon, melty cheese, and tender vegetables.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 cup Bacon chopped and cooked
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 heads medium green cabbage coarsely chopped
  • 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes with juice
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick spray, 9x13 or 10x13.
  3. Place a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through. Break it apart as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Once done, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion. Cook until translucent, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, basil, and smoked paprika, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the ground beef back to the pan. Stir.
  7. Add broth, stir, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
  8. In the meantime, prepare the cabbage by cutting it in half, removing the core and any wilted leaves, and chopping it into 1-inch pieces.
  9. Add the remaining olive oil to a large Dutch oven or frying pan, and add the cabbage. Cook over medium-high heat until the cabbage is wilted and about half cooked, stirring a few times. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. When the meat mixture has thickened, stir in the 2 1/2 cups of cooked rice and gently stir to combine.
  11. Layer half of the cabbage on the bottom of the casserole dish, top with half of the meat mixture, half of the cooked bacon, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and then add the remaining cabbage and meat mixture on top.
  12. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for around 40-45 minutes.
  13. Uncover and add the rest of the bacon and cheese on top. Bake uncovered until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about ten more minutes.
  14. Remove it from the oven, let it cool for 15 minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 840mg (35%) Potassium 875mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 727IU (15%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 396mg (40%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 840mg 35%
Potassium 875mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 727IU 15%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 396mg 40%
Iron 4mg 22%

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