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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Name: Cabbage Roll Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups cooked rice; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Coarsely ground pepper, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023

I layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but without all the work. —Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked rice
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 1 can tomato sauce and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon; remove from heat.
Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top.
Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

Test Kitchen Tips

Minimize mess by using 90% lean ground beef or ground sirloin (so you can skip the draining step) and use coleslaw mix (so you don't have to chop cabbage).

Try serving with a splash of red wine or cider vinegar.

Take this with a grain of salt: Our tasting panel finds salt preferences vary widely. We recommend adjusting according to your dietary restrictions, if any, and taste. Remember the hidden sources of sodium, like bacon, cheese, and canned sauces, soups and vegetables.

Looking for other ground beef recipes? Consider these beef casseroles as well.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

Cabbage Roll Casserole

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