Cabbage Roll Casserole
 
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A deconstructed version of cabbage rolls that will be a quick favorite. The rice-speckled meatloaf layer topped with chopped cabbage and smothered in a seasoned tomato sauce is a comforting casserole the whole family will love!
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Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 29 ounce can crushed tomaotes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • 4-6 cups chopped green cabbage
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl combine the ground beef, diced onion, raw rice, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix by hand until well combined.
  3. Press meat mixture into the bottom of an oven-safe pot that has a tight-fitting lid.
  4. Next, open the can of crushed tomatoes and add the olive oil, brown sugar, basil, and garlic salt directly into the can (saves on dishes). Mix well and carefully so as not to spill. Once it is well combined, pour half of the mixture over the meat.
  5. Evenly spread the chopped cabbage over the sauce and then generously salt and pepper the cabbage.
  6. The last step is to pour the remaining sauce evenly over the top of the cabbage. Cover with lid (or foil if you use a 9x13 pan) and bake in the oven for 2 hours. If you use a 9x13 pan, you need to cut the cooking time to 1.5 hours.
  7. Serve hot with fresh roll, bread, or salad.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/cabbage-roll-casserole/