Stuffed Cabbage Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Cabbage Casserole Recipe
Description
This Stuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe starts by browning seasoned ground beef in a hot cast iron skillet, crumbling it into chunks for texture. Chopped onions are separately browned in butter until just caramelized, then combined with the beef. Butter is then used to sauté thickly sliced cabbage wedges until wilted and browned, adding a gentle sweetness and depth from caramelization.
The beef and onion mixture is returned to the skillet. Cooked rice and undrained chopped tomatoes are stirred in gently, and the dish is covered and heated through to allow flavors to meld and rice to warm. The tomato juice keeps the casserole moist, while cabbage provides softness and mild sweetness, balancing the savory beef.
This dish can be served as a hearty meal on its own. The skillet method reduces prep time compared to traditional stuffed cabbage rolls while maintaining similar flavors and textures in a simplified form. The caramelized cabbage adds a nuanced flavor and tender bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter , divided
- 1 cabbage cut into 8 wedges and sliced thickly, head
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato not drained, chopped
- 2 cups rice , cooked
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet on high heat add the ground beef.
- Season the beef with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Brown the beef well and crumble it into large crumbles.
- Remove from the pan, then add in the onion and half the butter.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just browning.
- Remove onions to the same dish as the beef.
- Add in the remaining butter and cabbage and cook on high heat until cabbage is wilted and browned.
- Add the beef and onion mixture into the pan, mix slightly.
- Add in the rice and tomato and stir gently, then cook for 5-7 minutes, covered, to cook and warm through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 56.8mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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