Description
A hearty casserole made with ground beef, rice, and fresh cabbage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 5–6 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley or fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix in uncooked rice.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage, then half the beef mixture. Repeat with remaining cabbage and beef mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and, if using cheese, sprinkle on top. Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until melted.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or thyme if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for topping based on preference.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg