Kittencal's Cabbage Roll Casserole

Transform your favorite comfort food into an easy-to-make masterpiece with Kittencal's Cabbage Roll Casserole! This hearty, oven-baked dish captures all the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling. Layers of tender, chopped cabbage are nestled beneath a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, cooked rice, and aromatic tomato sauce, then topped with a blanket of melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate cozy meal. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep, this casserole offers robust flavor with minimal effort. With just 20 minutes of prep and one pan for baking, it’s a go-to recipe for wholesome, crowd-pleasing comfort food. Keywords: cabbage roll casserole, easy comfort food, baked dinner recipes, ground beef casserole, cheesy cabbage casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 1 15-ounce can Tomato sauce
• 1 14.5-ounce can Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium head, chopped Cabbage
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

Spread half of the chopped cabbage evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Spoon half of the beef and rice mixture over the cabbage, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining cabbage and beef mixture to create a second layer.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2004.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2656.7

Total Fat 174.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 543.2mg	0%
Sodium 4934.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 151.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1983.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2751.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 20.0%