Cabbage rolls are a beloved comfort food in many households — hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. But making traditional cabbage rolls can be time-consuming and tedious, involving boiling cabbage leaves and carefully wrapping them around individual portions of meat and rice.
This simplified Cabbage Roll Casserole delivers all the delicious flavors of the classic dish — without the extra work. With no pre-cooked rice or cabbage wrapping required, this easy one-pan recipe comes together with minimal effort and maximum comfort.
🥘 Cabbage Roll Casserole
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 head green cabbage, shredded
1 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, divided
Directions
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