Description
This Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in an easy-to-make casserole. Layers of seasoned meat, rice, cabbage, and cheese come together for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce and Layers:
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 medium head green cabbage (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add beef, pork, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer, then mix in rice.
- Layer Casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer cabbage, meat mixture, then repeat. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Top with mozzarella and bake uncovered until melted.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or all beef if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Freezes well; store in freezer-safe containers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
