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Cabbage Casserole: Discover This Easy Unstuffed Recipe!

A delicious and easy unstuffed cabbage casserole that combines ground beef, cabbage, and rice in a savory dish topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 medium head of green cabbage chopped
  • 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  4. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to wilt.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes (with juice), uncooked rice, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  6. Add the meat and cabbage mixture to the bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with lentils or a plant-based meat alternative.
  • Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added nutrition and flavor.

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