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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Delicious Cabbage Roll Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining seasoned beef, rice, and cabbage in a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 516

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cups roughly chopped cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Casserole dish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning, dill, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  4. Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes (with juice) to the mixture, and bring to a simmer.
  5. In a large casserole dish, layer the cooked rice evenly at the bottom.
  6. Add half of the cabbage on top of the rice, then spoon half of the beef mixture over the cabbage.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining cabbage and beef mixture.
  8. Dot the top with butter and sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire casserole.
  9. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 39gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different proteins or vegetables for a unique twist. Let it rest before serving for best texture.

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