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Cabbage Roll Bake

This layered cabbage roll bake offers all the classic flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls in an easy, time-saving casserole format. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage sliced into 0.5-inch strips
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped small
  • 0.66 cup uncooked rice long grain white rice recommended
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes

Sauce Topping

  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the sliced cabbage evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the uncooked rice, chili powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the meat mixture. Stir well to combine all the seasonings.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir until the meat and rice mixture is thoroughly coated. Spread this meat mixture evenly over the layer of cabbage in the baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, light brown sugar, and white wine vinegar until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this sauce mixture carefully over the top of the meat layer.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to settle and the rice to fully absorb any remaining moisture.

Notes

For best results, use long grain white rice. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the brown sugar slightly. This dish freezes well before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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