Description
A hearty baked cabbage casserole made with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and optional melted cheese for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 lb green cabbage, chopped
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes or tomatoes in juice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cabbage, rice, and meat mixture in a bowl.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and pour water over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove foil, add cheese if using, and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken may replace ground beef.
- Brown rice requires extra water and baking time.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freeze after baking and cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg