Rick's Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

Simplify dinner without sacrificing flavor with Rick's Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole, a comforting twist on traditional stuffed cabbage rolls. Packed with hearty ground beef, tender cabbage, and perfectly cooked rice, this one-pan wonder combines all the classic flavors in an easy-to-prepare baked dish. Simmered with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, every bite is rich, savory, and satisfying. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and optional fresh parsley for a bright finish, this casserole is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection, it's the ultimate weeknight-friendly recipe that serves up to six. Keywords: unstuffed cabbage casserole, easy weeknight dinners, ground beef casserole, one-pan meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium head Green cabbage, chopped
• 28 ounce can Diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounce can Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup White rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the browned beef mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked rice, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

After 45 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the casserole, and return it to the oven.

Step 8

Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rice is cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3411.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3035.8

Total Fat 139.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 497.1mg	0%
Sodium 5739.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.4g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 166.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2332.1mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 5235.2mg	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: 40.7%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 37.7%