Lazy Man's Cabbage Roll

Simplify weeknight dinners with "Lazy Man's Cabbage Roll," a hearty, one-pot casserole that delivers all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling. Packed with tender ground beef and pork, fragrant garlic, and layers of chopped cabbage, this easy recipe also includes uncooked white rice that soaks up a savory tomato and beef broth sauce as it bakes. With just 20 minutes of prep and no-fuss assembly, this oven-baked dish produces a filling and satisfying meal that’s perfect for feeding the whole family. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve warm for a cozy dinner that feels like a hug on a plate. Keywords: lazy man’s cabbage roll, easy cabbage casserole, no roll cabbage rolls recipe, comfort food casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium head Green cabbage, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup Uncooked white rice
• 28 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the ground beef, ground pork, and onion to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the chopped cabbage evenly across the bottom.

Step 6

Layer the uncooked white rice on top of the cabbage in an even layer.

Step 7

Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly over the rice.

Step 8

Top with the remaining chopped cabbage.

Step 9

In a large bowl, mix together the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring all the rice and cabbage is covered with liquid.

Step 10

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3488.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3288.5

Total Fat 175.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.3g
Cholesterol 541.1mg	0%
Sodium 7485.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 61.4g
Protein 176.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 864.8mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 4889.9mg	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: 47.5%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 31.3%