Cabbage Roll Casserole with Ground Beef
This cabbage roll casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold night. The ground beef and cabbage are cooked in a savory tomato sauce, and the whole thing is baked until the cabbage is tender and the sauce is bubbling. Serve this casserole with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Cabbage roll casseroles are a classic comfort food, and this recipe is no exception. It's made with ground beef, cabbage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and beef broth. The ground beef is browned in a skillet, and the onion and garlic are cooked until softened. The diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper are then added to the skillet and cooked until the sauce has thickened. The cabbage is chopped and layered in a casserole dish, and the ground beef mixture is spooned on top. The beef broth is poured over the cabbage, and the dish is covered with foil and baked for 45 minutes. The foil is then removed and the dish is baked for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Serve this casserole hot and enjoy!
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 head of cabbage, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a casserole dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage.
  6. Top with the beef mixture, then layer the remaining cabbage on top.
  7. Pour the beef broth over the cabbage.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The ground beef provides protein and flavor, while the cabbage adds bulk and nutrition.
  • The tomato sauce is flavorful and savory, and the oregano and basil add a touch of herbal complexity.
  • The beef broth helps to keep the cabbage and ground beef moist during baking.
  • Baking the casserole covered with foil helps to steam the cabbage and make it tender.
  • Removing the foil during the last 15 minutes of baking allows the casserole to brown and the sauce to thicken.