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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage Roll Casserole

This Cabbage Roll Casserole is the perfect blend of ease and flavor. It’s hearty, cheesy, and full of classic cabbage roll goodness without the fuss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Beef Mixture:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz can low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Casserole Layers:
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 medium head green cabbage chopped
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain fat.
  • Stir in paprika, onion powder, cayenne, brown sugar, tomato sauce, beef broth, and rice. Simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook half of the cabbage in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Spread in baking dish. Top with half the beef mixture and half the cheese.
  • Cook the remaining cabbage in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Layer over cheese, then top with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until cheese is browned.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 410 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 22g | Protein: 23g
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