Description
This Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines all the delicious elements of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in an easy-to-make casserole form. It features a savory mixture of ground beef or turkey, cabbage, rice, and a blend of seasonings, all baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef and onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Prepare the cabbage mixture: Stir in cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until cabbage softens. Remove from heat and stir in cooked rice.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For a lower-carb option, swap the rice for cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
