Awesome Cabbage Casserole

Get ready to fall in love with comfort food all over again with this Awesome Cabbage Casserole! Bursting with hearty flavors, this easy-to-make dish combines tender, blanched cabbage, savory ground beef, and perfectly seasoned tomato-based sauce layered with fluffy cooked rice. Topped with a generous layer of gooey melted mozzarella cheese, this casserole is a true flavor-packed dinner that feeds a crowd with ease. It's prepared in just over an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome family dinner. With ingredients like garlic, oregano, and thyme infusing every bite, this casserole delivers a classic, homestyle taste that's both satisfying and irresistible. Serve it straight out of the oven for a cozy, cheesy meal that's sure to become a household favorite! Perfect for fans of hearty casseroles, baked dishes, or anyone searching for an easy dinner recipe featuring cabbage.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head (medium, about 2 pounds) cabbage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large (finely chopped) onion
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 28 ounces (1 large can) crushed tomatoes
• 8 ounces (1 small can) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the cabbage pieces and blanch them for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable or olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble the beef until it's browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 7

Stir the cooked rice, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Mix thoroughly and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 8

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the blanched cabbage at the bottom. Spread half of the meat and rice mixture over the cabbage. Repeat with the remaining cabbage and meat mixture.

Step 9

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, and return the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Awesome Cabbage Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3177.7 grams (3177.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1814

Total Fat 110.30g	141%
Saturated Fat 36.10g	181%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 2717mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 111.50g	41%
Dietary Fiber 37.50g	134%
Total Sugars 65.40g
Protein 102.50g	205%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 553mg	43%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 2640mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 24.1%