Looking for a delicious and budget-friendly meal idea? This Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe is a must-try! Made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a comforting meal without breaking the bank.
Budget-Friendly: Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole
Description
The casserole is packed with flavor, featuring tender cabbage, savory ground beef, rice, and a rich tomato sauce. It's a family-friendly dish that will have everyone asking for seconds! Follow along with our step-by-step instructions to create this hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add oil to a pan over medium high heat. Place the beef in, break up, and fry until cooked though and browned.
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Push the beef to one side of the pan and add in the onion and garlic. Stir and saute until fragrant. This should take about 2 minutes or so.
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Pour in the tomato sauce. Reserve about 1/3 in the bottom of the can. Stir until well combined. Season with salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir once again until well combined. Simmer for a few minutes until sauce is heated though. Add in the rice and stir one more time.
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Add a layer of cabbage to the bottom of a casserole dish - enough to cover the bottom. Follow this by a layer of meat sauce. Repeat 1 or two times depending on the size of your dish. The top layer should be the cabbage. Pour the remaining sauce over the top.
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Cover with aluminum foil and place in a 375 degree F preheated oven for about 45 minutes.
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After 45 minutes, remove the foil and spread the mozzarella over the top. Place back in the oven for an additional 5 or 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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Garnish with dried or fresh parsley and/or Parmesan. Serve and enjoy your budget friendly easy cabbage roll casserole.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 247kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Trans Fat 0.6g
- Cholesterol 44mg15%
- Sodium 944mg40%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
- Sugars 6.1g
- Protein 6.5g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
Note
- You can use either white or green cabbage for this recipe. Green cabbage is more common, but white cabbage works just as well.
- To make this dish vegetarian, simply omit the ground beef and use a meat substitute or add more vegetables like mushrooms or lentils for protein.
- Feel free to add extra spices or herbs to customize the flavor to your liking. Paprika, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning would all be great additions.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
- This casserole also freezes well. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
