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CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

A deconstructed cabbage roll baked in a casserole dish — all the familiar flavors of stuffed cabbage without the rolling. Ground beef, rice and tangy tomato sauce layered with tender cabbage for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium head green cabbage core removed and sliced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1.5 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 24 oz tomato sauce
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, black pepper and paprika. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
  • Place half of the cabbage pieces in the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Spoon half of the meat and tomato mixture over the cabbage.
  • Add the remaining cabbage on top and spread the remaining meat mixture over the top layer of cabbage. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes covered. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the top is bubbly and slightly browned.
  • Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon portions onto plates and serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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