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Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

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This Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish combining ground beef, chopped cabbage, rice, and tomato sauce. Baked to perfection, this casserole delivers the delicious flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in an easy one-dish recipe.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, tomato sauce, chopped onion, uncooked white rice, salt, and the cooked ground beef. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then, pour the beef broth over the top to add moisture and flavor during baking.
  5. First Bake: Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. This step allows the cabbage and rice to begin cooking and flavors to meld.
  6. Second Bake: Remove the cover, give the casserole a gentle stir to mix the ingredients, cover again, and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Bake until the cabbage is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
  7. Serve: Once baked to perfection, serve the casserole hot and enjoy the comforting taste of this classic dish reinvented as a casserole.

Notes

  • Ensure to drain excess grease after cooking the beef to prevent a greasy casserole.
  • Use a 9×13 inch baking dish to allow even cooking of all the ingredients.
  • Cover the casserole during baking to keep moisture in and prevent drying out.
  • Stirring halfway through helps the rice cook evenly and blends the flavors.
  • This casserole is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.