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Thomas Baker

Layered Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe Easy and Delicious

This Layered Cabbage Roll Casserole offers all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without all the fuss. It's a simple, hearty dish perfect for family dinners and meal prepping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 456
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head of cabbage, sliced into 1/2" strips
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped small
  • 2/3 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 350°F to warm up.
  2. Lay the sliced cabbage evenly on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish or two smaller pans.
  3. Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned.
  4. Drain the fat, then stir in the uncooked rice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper with the meat.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and mix everything well.
  6. Spoon this meat mixture evenly over the cabbage layer in the dish.
  7. Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, and white wine vinegar in a bowl, then pour it over the meat and cabbage layers.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and allow the casserole to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • FREEZER MEAL: After assembling, let the casserole cool completely, then cover it with foil or a lid and freeze. About 1-2 days before you want to eat it, thaw it in the refrigerator and then bake as directed.