Description
A hearty and comforting Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole with layers of tender cabbage, savory beef, rice, and a rich tomato sauce. All the classic flavors of cabbage rolls in an easy, no-roll bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, parboil chopped cabbage in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
- Layer half of the cabbage in the baking dish, followed by half the beef mixture and a layer of rice. Repeat with remaining layers, ending with sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more until bubbly.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use lean beef to avoid excess grease.
- Let the casserole rest before serving so layers hold together.
- For a cheesy twist, add shredded mozzarella before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole, cabbage casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked casserole