Description
Cabbage Roll Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish that transforms the classic cabbage rolls into an easy-to-prepare casserole. With layers of tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and rich tomato sauce, this recipe brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, each bite offers an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Core the cabbage and boil the leaves in salted water for about 5 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns; season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer meat mixture, cabbage leaves, and tomato sauce repeatedly until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to let it bubble.
- Cool slightly before slicing into squares and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg