Lazy Lady Cabbage Rolls

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this one-pan wonder: Lazy Lady Cabbage Rolls! Perfect for busy weeknights, this deconstructed twist on traditional cabbage rolls delivers all the cozy, savory flavors without the hassle of wrapping and rolling. Layers of tender green cabbage, perfectly seasoned ground beef and pork, and hearty rice are smothered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with Worcestershire, oregano, and thyme. The dish is baked to perfection with minimal prep and cleanup, making it an easy, family-friendly option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a time-saving gem that proves quick and lazy can still be utterly delicious. Serve it straight from the casserole dish for a warm and satisfying dinner that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 Medium onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup White or brown rice, cooked
• 1 medium head Green cabbage, chopped
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 8 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in the cooked rice, 1/4 cup of crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the remaining crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Step 6

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the tomato mixture across the bottom.

Step 7

Layer half of the chopped cabbage evenly in the baking dish. Spread half of the meat and rice mixture over the cabbage.

Step 8

Repeat the layers with the remaining cabbage and meat mixture.

Step 9

Pour the remaining tomato mixture evenly over the top, ensuring all layers are covered.

Step 10

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to let the top slightly brown.

Step 12

Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3195.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2609.4

Total Fat 149.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 505.2mg	0%
Sodium 4419.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g	0%
Total Sugars 63.5g
Protein 164.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 757.6mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 4997.4mg	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: 50.1%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 25.4%