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Joe Rooney

Easy Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe You Need Now

This Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole delivers all the cozy flavors of traditional cabbage rolls with a fraction of the effort. It's a hearty, comforting dish perfect for family dinners and easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon , diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 ½ cups tomato juice
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup
  • 10 cups cabbage, washed and coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup long grain white rice

Method
 

  1. Combine the diced bacon, ground beef, and ground pork in a large skillet.
  2. Cook the meat mixture over medium heat until it is fully browned and no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the tomato juice and condensed tomato soup until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Layer the chopped cabbage evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the uncooked rice over the cabbage layer.
  6. Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly on top of the rice.
  7. Cover the dish and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 90 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
  8. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Notes

  • For easier cleanup, use a disposable foil baking dish. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave.