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Cabbage Roll Casserole Delight

Cabbage Roll Casserole Delight

All the cozy flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls baked into an easy, family-friendly casserole. Comforting, hearty, and weeknight-ready.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 lb lean ground beef
  • 1.5 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 8 cup chopped green cabbage
  • 3 cup cooked long-grain white rice
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.25 cup beef broth
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill optional
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar for topping
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Stir in onion and cook until softened, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and Worcestershire. Mix until smooth.
  • Season with paprika, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sauté cabbage in a large pot with a splash of water until wilted, 5–7 minutes. Drain well.
  • Combine meat sauce, cooked rice, and half the cabbage in a large bowl.
  • Spread mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cabbage and cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more.
  • Rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Swap ground turkey for beef, or use brown rice for extra nuttiness. Make ahead: assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 10 minutes to bake time. Freeze leftovers in portions up to 3 months; reheat covered at 350°F until hot.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cabbage Roll Casserole Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.