cabbage roll casserole

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

Cabbage Roll Casserole is an easy family favorite. It combines all the delicious flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls with much less time and effort. This delectable casserole makes eight healthy servings, and the leftovers heat up perfectly in the microwave.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cabbage roll casserole

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • (1) 15 oz
    can tomato sauce
  • (1) 14.5 oz
    can low sodium beef broth
  • 1 c
    long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    head green cabbage chopped
  • 1 1/2 c
    finley shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    finely shredded monterey jack cheese

How To Make cabbage roll casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
  • 2
    Brown ground beef. When the ground beef is about halfway browned, add the onion; cook until the beef is fully browned. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  • 3
    Add paprika, onion powder, cayenne, brown sugar, tomato sauce, beef broth, and rice. Bring the mixture to a low boil. Turn to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
  • 4
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the chopped cabbage and cook until slightly tender; 5-7 minutes. Spread cabbage over the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheeses, blending them. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the other 1/2 of the chopped cabbage and cook until slightly tender, 5-7 minutes. Spread the cabbage over the cheese in the casserole dish. Top with the other 1/2 of the beef mixture and then with the remaining cheese.
  • 5
    Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.

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