Cabbage Roll Casserole
Cabbage Roll Casserole is a comforting baked dish that combines savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and a rich tomato sauce for a delicious, easy twist on traditional stuffed cabbage rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika; cook until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and dried parsley; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage.
- Pour the beef and tomato mixture evenly over the cabbage layer.
- Top with the remaining chopped cabbage.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top (if using), and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or serve with a dollop of sour cream.