This Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a great way to enjoy classic stuffed cabbage dishes without all the work. The simple ingredients come together quickly and make for an easy, delicious dinner option.
Packed with ground beef, meaty tomatoes, and rice, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Next time try Skillet Kielbasa and Cabbage. It's a quick 30-minute meal!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️It's packed with protein and nutrients! The combination of rice, beef, and tomatoes gives it a well-rounded nutritional profile. It's pure comfort food!
✔️The flavors are simple but delicious. Classic spices like garlic and paprika give this dish plenty of flavor without being overpowering.
✔️No need to stuff the cabbage leaves! This recipe makes it easy to enjoy all the flavors of a stuffed cabbage dish without the tedious work.
✔️It's great for meal prepping. Make it ahead and simply reheat for an easy lunch or dinner solution throughout the week.
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- ground beef
- Worcestershire sauce
- paprika, salt, black pepper
- head of cabbage
- onions
- garlic
- pasta sauce
- fire roasted tomatoes
- cooked rice
- shredded cheese
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, spray casserole with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When the meat is no longer pink, drain.
- Season with Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Add cabbage, onions, and garlic. Saute for 5-6 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.
- Remove and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the rice, pasta sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon into prepared casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil. Place in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, remove the foil, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- If you'd like to brown the casserole dish, place it underneath the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to sit loosely covered with foil for approximately 10 minutes; serve and enjoy!
Equipment
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- casserole dish
- large skillet
- large bowl
- aluminum foil
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FAQ's
I recommend that you cover your cabbage so you don't lose too much moisture in your casserole while it bakes.
I like using green or savoy cabbage to make this easy meal.
This recipe is sometimes called lazy cabbage rolls because you don't have to worry about cooking and stuffing the cabbage leaves, making this casserole less work and traditional cabbage rolls.
Deb's tips
- Make sure that your chopped cabbage is roughly the same size so that it cooks evenly in the oven.
- Cooked the ground beef until it's no longer pink. Make sure it's drained well before adding it to the stuffing so the dish isn't greasy.
- I prefer to use cooked white rice for this recipe. However, cooked brown rice or cooked cauliflower rice can be used instead.
- Garnish this casserole with a sprinkle of parsley, green onions, or even a dollop of sour cream for a delicious meal.
Variations
- If you don't have pasta sauce on hand, you can use tomato soup and Italian seasoning instead for the tomato base of this dish.
- Switch out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if you want to make this delicious recipe a little healthier.
- Switch the types of shredded cheese in this casserole to add a little more flavor; you can use mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese or even Colby jack cheese.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Freezer - You can also freeze this casserole for up to three months. Let the dish thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
Reheating - To reheat, place the casserole in an oven-safe dish, cover it with aluminum foil and bake at 350℉ for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave single servings.
More great casserole recipes
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- The Johnny Marzetti Casserole is so beefy and delicious!
- The Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is the most popular on the blog. It's rich and cheesy with just the right amount of spice.
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Casserole - light and lemony, the oven does all the work!
- The Stuffed Pepper Casserole is an excellent meal, and it couldn't be easier to make!
- Move over, mac and cheese! The Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe is a true comfort food classic.
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Serve with
- I love serving comforting casseroles like this one with a fresh side dish such as these Steamed Brussel Sprouts. They are quick yet flavorful, and even picky eaters love them.
- You can never go wrong with homemade bread! Be sure to give this recipe for Air Fryer Garlic Bread a try. It's so good!
- Turn this into the perfect meal that your whole family will love by pairing it with this No Bake Lemon Ice Box Pie. It's sweet, full of lemon juice and delicious flavors. Making it the perfect dessert to end this meal with.
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Stuffed Cabbage Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chopped cabbage about ½ head of cabbage
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 15.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes lightly drained
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice
- 3 cups shredded cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, spray casserole with non stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When the meat is no longer pink, drain.
- Season with Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Add cabbage, onions and garlic. Saute for 5-6 minutes, until the cabbage just begins to wilt.
- Remove and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the rice, pasta sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon into prepared casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil. Place in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- If you'd like to brown the casserole dish, place it underneath the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to sit loosely covered with foil for approximately 10 minutes, serve and enjoy!
Pam
Can I make this without the cheese?
Bowl Me Over
Yes Pam, you can skip the cheese. That's totally up to you.