Description
Stuffed cabbage casserole is a delightful one-pan meal that unites tender cabbage leaves with a savory filling of ground beef, rice, and spices, all enveloped in a zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this comforting dish offers rich flavors and satisfying textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep time and maximum satisfaction, it?s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Remove the core from the cabbage and blanch leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain well.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onions until browned; break up any large pieces.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, seasoned beef mixture, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon filling into each cabbage leaf, roll tightly like a burrito, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce over the rolls evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour; uncover for the last 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg