Cabbage Roll Casserole

A warm, comforting dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with seasoned beef and rice in a rich tomato sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: main dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
2 cups Cooked rice or quinoa for a gluten-free choice
6 leaves Cabbage leaves green or savoy cabbage for best results
1 medium Onion or shallots as an alternative
2 cloves Garlic cloves or garlic powder if fresh isn't available

For the Sauce

28 oz Crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes for chunkiness
15 oz Tomato sauce homemade sauce for an extra touch
2 tbsp Brown sugar or honey as a natural alternative
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce as a vegan substitute

For Seasoning

1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Italian seasoning or fresh herbs like basil or oregano

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350?F.
Saut? the onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine ground meat, cooked rice, and saut?ed onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix gently until well incorporated.
Layer half of the chopped cabbage at the bottom of a greased baking dish.
Add the meat mixture on top of the cabbage layer, spreading it evenly across the dish.
Top with the remaining cabbage and pour tomato sauce over everything.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and flavor.

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