Description
Hearty, deconstructed cabbage rolls made easy in one pan! This comforting casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, rich tomato sauce, and fluffy rice in a family-friendly baked dish.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs (680g) ground beef
1 large onion (200g), chopped
1 head cabbage (900g), chopped
2 (14.5 oz / 411g) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 oz / 227g) can tomato sauce
1 cup (185g) white rice, uncooked
1 cup (240ml) beef broth
1 tsp garlic powder
Optional: 1/2 cup (56g) shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, about 5–8 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, uncooked white rice, beef broth, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir gently halfway through baking.
- If desired, remove foil during the last 5 minutes and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven until melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to set.
Notes
For best results, stir the casserole halfway through baking to ensure even cooking of the rice.
Top with mozzarella cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust, if desired.
This casserole is excellent for meal prep and reheats wonderfully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sodium: 650mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: unstuffed cabbage casserole, ground beef, cabbage rolls, easy casserole, hearty dinner, baked rice dish, tomato sauce, comfort food
