Description
This Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole takes everything you love about traditional cabbage rolls and layers it into a hearty, no-fuss bake. Tender cabbage leaves, savory seasoned meat, rice, and rich tomato sauce come together in a cozy, cheesy casserole that’s full of comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and gently boil the whole head for 2-3 minutes until the outer leaves are pliable. Set aside to cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey. Drain any excess fat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer the softened cabbage leaves. Spoon meat mixture onto each leaf, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
- Pour any remaining mixture over the rolls. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to use savoy cabbage for a more delicate texture.
- Ground turkey makes this dish a bit lighter but still rich and filling.
- Pre-cook the rice ahead of time to speed up prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Eastern European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cabbage roll casserole, easy cabbage rolls, stuffed cabbage, one-dish dinner