Best 19 Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with our Cabbage Roll Casserole - a delectable dish that combines the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls into a convenient casserole form. This savory casserole features a tender combination of ground beef, rice, cabbage, and a tangy tomato sauce, all enveloped in a warm and fluffy breadcrumb topping. Experience the perfect balance of textures and flavors as you savor each bite of this classic comfort food.

In addition to the classic Cabbage Roll Casserole, our article also offers a tantalizing selection of variations to suit diverse palates. Discover the delightful Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Casserole, a meatless version packed with hearty lentils and vegetables. For a unique twist, try the Mexican Cabbage Roll Casserole, where traditional flavors blend seamlessly with a zesty Mexican-inspired sauce. And for a lighter option, explore the Turkey Cabbage Roll Casserole, featuring lean ground turkey and a flavorful broth-based sauce. Each variation promises a unique culinary adventure, ensuring that there's a Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe to satisfy every craving.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

LAYERED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Layered Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene10

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 can water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 cups cabbage, shredded
sauerkraut (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown beef, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and water.
  • Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 of the cabbage in a greased baking dish; cover with 1/2 the rice mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • cover and bake in 350 oven for one l hour.
  • If desired you can put sauerkraut on top of the layers.
  • Another alternative is to use an equivalent amount of tomato juice instead of the sauce and water.

LAZY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luveyduvey21

Categories     Oven

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef (i just use regular)
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Put 1/2 of the shredded cabbage in greased casserole dish.
  • brown hamburger and onion, pour off grease.
  • Add rice,soup,water, and seasonings to hamburger mixture.
  • Put 1/2 mixture on top of cabbage in casserole dish.
  • Repeat with remaining cabbage and beef mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, top with cheese and bake for another 25-30 minutes.

PERFECT CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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This was in a local school cookbook, it is super easy and as good as the "hard work" cabbage rolls.

Provided by Tara1183

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper
1 cup cooked rice
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
3 cups cabbage, shredded (I use a cheese grater)

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onion then stir the tomato soup and the rice, salt and pepper.
  • Layer half the cabbage in a greased 9x13 inch dish, cover with 1/2 the hamburger mixture, then layer the remainder of the cabbage and rest of the hamburger mixture. (Could use only 1 layer of hamburger between cabbage).
  • Bake covered at 350 for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Sometimes I sprinkle the top with some grated cheddar cheese and pop back in the oven 5 min until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.5, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 866.8, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 25.5

EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Forget trying to roll the cabbage rolls. I tried this once and realized that I didn't need to spend all that time making the rolls because they ended up looking the same on the plate anyways.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup white rice
4 cups shredded cabbage
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in onions, water, tomato sauce, garlic, salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Add rice, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Spread half the shredded cabbage in prepared baking dish; cover with half the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Arrange bacon over final layer of beef. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp and cabbage is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

INSTANT POT® CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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This Instant Pot® cabbage roll casserole is a variation of my "tried and true" stuffed peppers recipe. Serve with additional cooked rice, if desired.

Provided by hrsping

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground turkey
⅔ cup chopped onion
1 large head cabbage, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
¾ cup water
¾ cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon basil, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally until mixture starts to boil, 5 to 7 minutes. Make sure the mixture does not exceed the max fill line.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • While the cabbage-rice mixture is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 8 minutes. Then use the quick-release method by gently pushing the steam release knob towards the venting position without pushing it fully into position; release remaining pressure in short bursts.
  • Remove the Instant Pot® lid and stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine tomato sauce, sugar, and remaining basil in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of the sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon cabbage-rice mixture over the sauce, then spoon remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1073.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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From a free Penzey's recipe card... Edited 3/24/08 to add that I have now made this recipe for the first time. We really liked it, but found it a bit bland, so I doubled the amounts of vinegar and brown sugar and also added some ketchup to jazz it up a bit. Definitely a keeper, though!

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
8 cups cabbage, cut into 1 inch wide strips (half of a 3 lb. cabbage)
1/2 cup water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground meat and drain off any grease. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until the onions are softened.
  • Add the cabbage and water and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cabbage starts to wilt.
  • Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, caraway seed and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
  • Simmer until the cabbage is cooked to the desired tenderness, about 30 minutes. Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 831.8, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 17, Protein 25.9

QUICK AND EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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This is quick and easy, and as a bonus it really tastes good. It is especially yummy on a cold evening.

Provided by Michele Flesher

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small head of green cabbage
1 lb lean hamburg or ground sirloin ( do not brown)
1 small onion, diced
1 c minute rice, do not cook
1 c tomato juice
salt and pepper
SUPER EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

Steps:

  • 1. Wash cabbage and chop into small pieces, then lay in bottom of casserole pan. I use an enamel pan and it comes out great.
  • 2. Next, over the Chopped cabbage layer, tear up uncooked ground beef (it will cook as the casserole cooks in the oven) and layer on top of cabbage.
  • 3. Sprinkle minute rice (uncooked) over ground beef.
  • 4. Add chopped onion over ground beef and rice.
  • 5. Add final layer of chopped cabbage. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Pour 1 cup of tomato juice over entire top layer. You may add more if you like a juicer casserole.
  • 7. Finally put into preheated 350 degree oven. Bake for one hour. I usually stir mine all together after one half hour.

EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crazy Cat Lady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb hamburger
1 large onion
1 cup rice
1 head cabbage
1 -2 can tomato soup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry hamburger with onion.
  • Cook rice.
  • Chop cabbage and fry until limp.
  • Mix together in casserole dish.
  • Cover with one or two tins of tomato soup.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 350 for one hour.
  • Enjoy!

DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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I love cabbage rolls but don't have the patience to put them together, so I prefer to combine all the ingredients casserole-style and bake. Same taste, easier prep! That's how we roll!

Provided by Rock_lobster

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
½ large head cabbage, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked rice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the sausage. Cook until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Add tomato sauce, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt; stir to combine.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 941 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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I use to make regular cabbage rolls until I found this recipe. Now, instead, I make this and it is as good as the regular cabbage rolls and alot easier.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 ½ pounds chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil over medium high heat until redness is gone. Drain off fat.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, tomato sauce, cabbage, rice and salt. Add meat and mix all together. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour broth over meat mixture and bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour. Stir, replace cover and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 840.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Traditional cabbage rolls are a delicious but time-consuming classic, so we updated them with a modern casserole makeover! We've eliminated lots of steps to make this far easier version but kept all the robust flavors that cabbage rolls are famous for: hearty ground beef, rich tomato sauce and savory chopped cabbage. Make room for this new classic in your dinner rotation!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 bag (10 oz) angel hair coleslaw mix
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
2 cups cooked white rice
2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onions; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring to break up chunks, until beef is brown. Remove from skillet; drain and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in coleslaw mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until wilted. Stir in tomato sauce; heat to simmering. Remove from heat. Stir in beef mixture and rice. In small bowl, beat eggs and whipping cream; stir into mixture in skillet.
  • Spoon mixture into baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until heated to 165°F in center of casserole. Top with parsley; serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

CROCK POT CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Rice

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup tomato soup, divided
1/2 cup long grain rice
4 cups shredded cabbage
1/3 cup tomato juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet brown together the beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook to done.
  • Drain.
  • Add to this the tomato sauce, 1/2 can of soup and mix well.
  • Add the rice and water and mix well.
  • In your crock pot layer 1/2 meat mixture, 1/2 cabbage.
  • Repeat.
  • Mix together the remaining soup and tomato juice.
  • Slowly pour over mixture in crock.
  • Cook on high for 4-6 hours, or low for 8-10 hours.

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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This is comfort food with a capital "C". If you like sauerkraut you'll enjoy this. Just the smell of it cooking in the oven is soothing. Now in 91 ckbks, as of 4/14/06, and has 4 great reviews!

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head of cabbage
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 medium onion, diced
salt and pepper
1/3 cup rice or 1 cup Minute Rice, uncooked
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped
1 lb sauerkraut (bag or jar)

Steps:

  • Chop cabbage into bite sized pieces, discard the core.
  • Place cabbage in bottom of large deep casserole.
  • Brown the meat, add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Add the rice and one can of the chopped tomatoes, including the juice.
  • Mix together well and pour over the chopped cabbage.
  • Spread the sauerkraut on top, including the juice.
  • Cover with second can of chopped tomatoes and juice.
  • Bake uncovered in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
  • Cover and continue baking for another hour or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 26.8

"UNWRAPPED EGG ROLL" - SMOTHERED CABBAGE CASSEROLE



My family says this side dish tastes like an egg roll without the wonton wrapper! A good way to use cabbage, and a quick and easy side dish. Plus, I've added several short cuts at the end. Give this a try!

Provided by Viclynn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
1 green cabbage, chopped
4 carrots, 1 inch pieces
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
3/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Butter 3 quart casserole.
  • Heat oil - sauté onion and potato until soft. Stir in cabbage.
  • and carrots. Stir in soups. Bring to boil.
  • Transfer to casserole and cover. Bake 30 minute
  • Remove cover. Bake 30 additional minute.
  • SHORT CUTS:.
  • - Use 1 bag of cole slaw mix in place of the cabbage and carrots.
  • - Use 1 can of chopped potatoes, drained.
  • - Use 1 can of sliced carrots, drained.
  • - Use only 1 tbl. oil and cook onions in small bowl in microwave for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 796.1, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 13.9, Protein 7.8

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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The casserole turned out great and was much easier than sitting there and rolling each leaf with meat & rice. The result was great without all the work.

Provided by Muna Escobar

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 c chopped cabbage
1 c cooked or instant rice
1 Tbsp dry minced onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
15 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Steam cabbage for a few minutes. Drain
  • 2. In bowl, combine cooked ot instant rice, onion, beef, salt & pepper.
  • 3. In greased casserole dish, place half of cabbage.
  • 4. Press all of meat mixture then top with remaining cabbage.
  • 5. In small bowl, combine water, tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon & Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage. Sprinkle with salt & pepper
  • 6. Cover with foil & bake until meat is done & cabbage is tender

KITTENCAL'S CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe I developed years back, it's a great alternative to cabbage rolls but takes much less time to make and has all the flavour, to speed up the cooking time a little I always give the cabbage a quick saute firsty --- you will *love* this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices bacon (can use more)
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more)
salt and pepper (I use seasoned salt)
1/2 cup uncooked converted rice (a little more rice won't hurt but you might need to cook a little longer)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce (homemade or store bought)
2 (10 ounce) cans water, if needed (use can from the soup)
4 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 of a small cabbage)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional or to taste) or 2 cups mozzarella cheese (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a large baking dish.
  • In a frypan brown bacon until crisp; drain fat.
  • To the same skillet in the ground beef with onion, garlic, green pepper and dried chili flakes (if using) cook until meat is browned.
  • Add in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Add uncooked rice to hamburger mixture; mix well.
  • Mix soup, pasta sauce and water until combined; cook stirring until bubbly.
  • Spread the shredded cabbage in the baking dish.
  • Spread the hot ground beef mixture over the cabbage (DO NOT STIR).
  • Bake covered for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook until the cabbage is soft and the rice is cooked (about 20-25 minutes).
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of casserole the last 5 mins of baking (if using).

LAZY DAY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.6/5)



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Provided by peridot728

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 small cabbage head, chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a deep dish skillet with a small amount of oil, brown ground beef, and onion. Drain. Add the minced garlic to the ground beef with onions and give it a quick saute. Add in water, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the uncooked rice at this point if using. Place chopped cabbage in pan, and toss to combine all ingredients. Cover the pan with lid and simmer for 30 minutes or until cabbage has cooked.

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Cabbage Roll Casserole is an easy family favorite. It combines all the delicious flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls with a lot less time and effort. This delectable casserole makes eight healthy serving and leftovers heat perfectly in the microwave.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
3 clove cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
1 c long grain white rice (uncooked)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium head green cabbage chopped
1 1/2 c finely shredded sharp cheddar
1 1/2 c finely shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
  • 2. Brown ground beef. When the ground beef is about halfway browned add the onion; cook until the beef is fully browned. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  • 3. Add paprika, onion powder, cayenne, brown sugar, tomato sauce, beef broth and rice. Bring the mixture to a low boil. Turn to simmer and cover with lid. Simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  • 4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the chopped cabbage and cook until slightly tender; 5-7 minutes. Spread cabbage over the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheeses; blending them. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the other 1/2 of the chopped cabbage and cook until slightly tender; 5-7 minutes. Spread the cabbage over the cheese in the casserole dish. Top with the other 1/2 of the beef mixture and then with the remaining cheese.
  • 5. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.

Tips:

  • Use a large head of cabbage to ensure you have enough cabbage leaves for the casserole.
  • Make sure to blanch the cabbage leaves before using them to soften them and make them more pliable.
  • If you don't have ground beef, you can substitute ground pork or turkey.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the casserole, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
  • Use a flavorful tomato sauce for the casserole, such as a homemade tomato sauce or a store-bought sauce with a bold flavor.
  • Top the casserole with a layer of shredded cheese before baking it for a cheesy, golden-brown crust.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of sour cream or yogurt for a creamy, tangy flavor.

Conclusion:

Cabbage roll casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage and ground beef, and it is also a budget-friendly recipe. With its hearty flavors and cheesy topping, cabbage roll casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy casserole recipe, give cabbage roll casserole a try!

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