Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe
This Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole combines the traditional flavors of cabbage rolls into a comforting and convenient baked dish. Ground beef, chopped cabbage, tomato sauce, onions, and rice are layered and slow-baked with savory beef broth, creating a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3.5 pounds chopped cabbage
- 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all your ingredients to have everything ready for cooking.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef until it becomes browned and crumbly, which will take about 5 to 7 minutes. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease to keep the casserole from becoming too oily.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cooked ground beef to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped cabbage, tomato sauce, chopped onion, uncooked white rice, and salt. Mix all these components well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Next, pour the beef broth over the top of the mixture to provide moisture and enhance flavor during baking.
- Initial Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil, then bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to let the ingredients meld together and begin cooking the rice and cabbage.
- Stir and Continue Baking: After the first hour, carefully remove the cover and stir the casserole to mix the ingredients. Cover again and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
- Serve: Once baked through, serve the casserole hot and enjoy this comforting, easy-to-make meal.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the cooked beef well to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Using uncooked rice allows it to absorb flavors from the tomato sauce and broth as it bakes.
- You can add additional seasonings like black pepper or garlic powder to enhance flavor if desired.
- This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated well.
