Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

This cabbage roll casserole is a simplified version of traditional cabbage rolls, but still delivers all the flavors you love. Layers of ground beef, rice, and cabbage are baked in a savory tomato sauce. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. The best part is that it's much easier to make than traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, saving you time and effort. Serve with some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Spread half of the cabbage in an even layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the meat and rice mixture.
5. Repeat the layers with the remaining cabbage and meat and rice mixture.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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