Lazy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

Simplify dinner with this hearty and satisfying Lazy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole, a stress-free twist on traditional stuffed cabbage rolls! Packed with layers of tender green cabbage, seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatic onions and garlic, and uncooked rice that cooks to perfection in a flavorful blend of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth, this casserole delivers big, comforting flavors with minimal effort. Topped optionally with gooey melted mozzarella, this one-pan wonder bakes to bubbly perfection in just an hour, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing potluck dish. With only 20 minutes of prep time, ditch the rolling and stuffing—this easy casserole is your shortcut to all the savory goodness of stuffed cabbage without the fuss. Perfectly portioned for six, it’s a delicious and complete meal straight from the oven!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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 White onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup White rice, uncooked
• 1 head Green cabbage, chopped
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and ground pork until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the uncooked rice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Mix well to evenly combine the ingredients.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Toss well to coat the cabbage evenly.

Step 6

Spread half of the cabbage mixture into the prepared baking dish. Layer the meat and rice mixture evenly on top. Finish by spreading the remaining cabbage mixture over the meat layer.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3527.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3354.6

Total Fat 163.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 605.2mg	0%
Sodium 7550.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 67.8g
Protein 203.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1610.9mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 5237.2mg	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: 42.8%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 33.4%