stuffed cabbage casserole

This Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is basically a deconstructed version of stuffed cabbage layered with shredded cabbage, ground beef and brown rice cooked in tomatoes then topped with melted cheese. It&#x27;s SO good!

Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

olive oil (divided)

95% beef

onion (chopped fine)

tbsp garlic

thyme

tsp sweet Hungarian Paprika

salt and black pepper

green cabbage (coarsely chopped)

(14.5 oz. petite dice tomatoes with juice)

(15 oz. tomato sauce)

water

brown rice

mozzarella cheese (Sargento)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large glass casserole dish with non-stick spray. (My dish was 13" x 10")

Heat a large frying pan on medium heat; add ground beef and cook until it's browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove ground beef and set aside.

In the same pan, add 1 tsp olive oil, chopped onion and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and paprika and cook about 2 minutes more. Then add the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and ground beef.

Add water to the pan. Simmer until it's hot and slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.

While it simmers, cut cabbage in half, cut out the core, and remove any wilted outer leaves; chop the cabbage coarsely into 1 inch pieces.

Heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan or dutch oven; add the cabbage and cook over medium-high heat until the cabbage is wilted and about half cooked, turning it over several times so it all wilts and cooks. Season with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.

When the meat and tomato sauce mixture has cooked and thickened a bit, stir in the 2 cups of cooked rice and gently combine.

Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray and the layer half the cabbage, half the meat mixture, remaining cabbage, and remaining meat mixture.

Cover tightly with foil and bake 40 minutes, or until the mixture is just starting to bubble on the edges.

Remove foil and sprinkle on cheese (if using.) Bake uncovered an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to slightly brown. Cut into 10 slices and serve hot.

This Low-Carb Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a low-carb version of a hugely popular recipe from the early days of my blog!

Low-Carb Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

olive oil

beef

salt and fresh-ground black pepper

onion,

garlic (garlic

tsp. sweet paprika (preferably Hungarian Paprika, which often comes

14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained into a colander placed in the sink

pkg. "steam in the bag" cauliflower rice (see notes)

head cabbage, chopped to make about 10 cups chopped cabbage

Mozzarella cheese (see notes)

Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Spray a 13" x...

Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Spray a 13" x 8" (or similar size) deep casserole dish with non-stick spray or mist with olive oil.

Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in...

Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Crumble the pound of ground beef into the pan and cook, breaking apart with a turner, until the beef is nicely browned, about 8 minutes. Season with a little salt and fresh-ground black pepper.

While the beef cooks, chop onion, mince garlic...

While the beef cooks, chop onion, mince garlic (or measure garlic from a jar), and measure the sweet paprika, sharp paprika, and thyme. Drain the petite diced tomatoes into a colander placed in the sink.

When the beef is done, push it over...

When the beef is done, push it over to the side of the frying pan, add a little more oil if needed, add the chopped onion, and cook until onion is softened and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and spices and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Stir to combine the beef and onion mixture....

Stir to combine the beef and onion mixture. Then stir in the drained petite dice tomatoes and tomato sauce, reduce heat to low, and let the mixture simmer while you're preparing the cabbage and cauliflower rice. (Take the beef mixture off the heat if all the liquid evaporates.)

Chop the head of cabbage to make about...

Chop the head of cabbage to make about 10 cups coarsely chopped cabbage. In another large, deep frying pan heat about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and cook until the cabbage is softened and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Season cabbage with a little salt if you'd like.

While cabbage cooks, microwave the 10.5 oz. package...

While cabbage cooks, microwave the 10.5 oz. package of frozen cauliflower rice in the package, following package directions. We cooked it 4 minutes for the brand we used. (If you prefer to use fresh riced cauliflower you'll need about 2 1/2 cups. Put the cauliflower rice in microwave-safe container, cover with cling-wrap, and cook 3 minutes. To cook on the stove, you'll need another pan, or put the cabbage in a bowl and use that pan again. Heat about 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat, add the riced cauliflower and cook, stirring several times, until the cauliflower is softened and some of the liquid has evaporated as steam, about 4 minutes. You could also make The BEST Easy Cauliflower Rice and use some of it to make this casserole and eat the rest for another meal.)

When the cauliflower is barely softened, stir it...

When the cauliflower is barely softened, stir it into the beef-onion mixture.  Measure out the cheese.

In the casserole dish make a layer of...

In the casserole dish make a layer of half the cabbage, half the meat-cauliflower rice mixture, and half the cheese. Make a second layer of cabbage, meat mixture, and cheese.

Bake Low-Carb Deconstructed Cabbage Casserole uncovered for about...

Bake Low-Carb Deconstructed Cabbage Casserole uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbling and the top is starting to slightly brown.

Serve hot. I like this with a dollop...

Serve hot. I like this with a dollop of sour cream, try that if you like sour cream.

This will keep in the fridge for several...

This will keep in the fridge for several days and can be reheated in the microwave or in a pan on the stove. The casserole also freezes beautifully to reheat later.

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet is an easy cabbage roll casserole for the family meal you can make! These deconstructed cabbage rolls are made in a skillet for easy cleanup. You will love this unstuffed cabbage!

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

sized onion, chopped

medium sized head of cabbage, chopped

instant rice

(14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes

(10 3/4 tomato soup

worcestershire sauce

Salt and Pepper,

Brown ground beef with onion in a large...

Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet. Drain excess grease.

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, water, and...

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, water, and the worcestershire sauce.

Stir everything well.

Add the rice and stir again.

Add the cabbage to the sauce.

Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Stir occasionally, and check to make sure the...

Stir occasionally, and check to make sure the cabbage and rice is getting tender.

Season with salt and pepper, serve it up...

Season with salt and pepper, serve it up and ENJOY!

Ground pork and cabbage or stuffed cabbage casserole: layers of cabbage and ground meat in tomato sauce, this is pure comfort food.

Ground Pork and Cabbage

oz smoked bacon (preferably in one piece)

onion

lbs pork

savory

dried dill seeds (or some dried dill)

rice

tomatoes (14 oz/ 400 g each)

sour cream

2.5 lbs cabbage (1 medium or ½ a larger one)

vegetable oil

chicken stock

bay leaves

sweet paprika

¼ - ½ teaspoon hot paprika (to taste)

fine sea salt and pepper

Cook bacon

Cook bacon: Cut the bacon into small cubes. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and fry the bacon until some of the fat has rendered about 2 minutes.

Cook onions

Cook onions: Add the finely chopped onion and continue cooking until the onions are golden.

Brown meat

Brown meat: Add the ground meat and the dried herbs and cook, breaking the lumps, until nicely browned.

Cook rice

Cook rice: In the meantime, cook the rice in salted water until half cooked. Read the package&#39;s instructions and cook the rice for a bit more than half the recommended time. According to the instructions, mine was supposed to be cooked for 16 minutes, so I only cooked it for about 10 minutes; it was still a bit grainy in the middle. Drain the rice and add it to the browned meat.

Puree tomatoes

Puree the canned tomatoes. Add 1 tablespoon tomato puree and 2 tablespoons sour cream to the meat, the sweet and the hot paprika, and some salt and pepper to taste.

Cook cabbage

Cook cabbage: Chop the cabbage finely. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a very large pot and cook the cabbage until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring often, until golden all over. Add one cup chicken broth and the bay leaves, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.

Preheat

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Assemble casserole

Assemble the casserole: Mix the tomato puree with the remaining sour cream. Pour 1/3 of the mixture into a large casserole dish. Spread all over. Layer ½ of the cabbage and about 1/3 of the remaining tomato puree mixture. Spread the meat in an even layer over the cabbage, cover with the rest of the cabbage. Pour the rest of the tomato puree mixture evenly over the cabbage.

Bake

Bake for about 30-40 minutes until the rice is cooked and the casserole is nicely colored.

Serve

Serve with potatoes or bread and more sour cream (or yogurt for a lighter version).

Stuffed cabbage casserole (or cabbage roll casserole) is a flavorful and delicious family meal that&#x27;s so easy to make!

garlic,

oregano

paprika

salt

pepper

Worcestershire sauce

(14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

(15 tomato sauce

green cabbage cored, chopped into 1 inch pieces

mozzarella cheese

parsley,

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium heat add...

In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until ground beef is browned and thoroughly cooked, drain if needed.

Stir in oregano, thyme, paprika, water, Worcestershire sauce,...

Stir in oregano, thyme, paprika, water, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in 2 cups of cooked rice.

While the sauce is simmering, add a tablespoon...

While the sauce is simmering, add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or dutch oven, add the cabbage, season with salt and pepper, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.

Spread half the cabbage evenly over the bottom...

Spread half the cabbage evenly over the bottom of the baking dish, spread half the sauce over the cabbage, then repeat.

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40...

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with the 2 cups cheese, return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese melted starting to brown. Garnish with fresh parsley, optional.

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