How to Make Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Anyone who loves traditional cabbage rolls but doesn't have the time to assemble them will fall in love with this easy cabbage roll casserole. With all the classic flavors of a cabbage roll, this casserole comes together with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting meal without all the fuss.

This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of cabbage rolls without spending hours in the kitchen rolling individual cabbage leaves. The casserole ver...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ½ cup white rice
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 8 slices bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Stir in onions, water, tomato sauce, garlic, salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Add rice, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Spread half the shredded cabbage in prepared baking dish; cover with half the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Arrange bacon over final layer of beef. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp and cabbage is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 821mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 550mg