CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

This cheesy treat is ready in just about an hour of preparation and cooking time! You will surely love this incredible casserole! Just follow these easy steps and you are good to go. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 1/2 c finely shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 1/2 c finely shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 c long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 (15 oz.) can of tomato sauce
• 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
• 1-pound lean ground beef
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can of low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

DIRECTIONS :

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
2. Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
3. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add the ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown.
4. Add the onion, then sauté for a few more minutes until soft. Add the garlic and saute for about a minute or just until aromatic. Remove any accumulated grease.
5. Add the rice, tomato sauce, beef broth, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne. Stir everything until well blended.
6. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
7. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
8. Add the cabbage slices into the hot skillet, then cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Transfer them into the prepared casserole dish and spread them evenly to the bottom.
9. Add half of the ground beef mixture over the cabbage followed by 1/2 of the cheese mixture.
10. In the same empty skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot. Add the rest of the cabbage and cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Transfer it to the casserole dish on top of the cheese layer.
11. Add the rest of the beef mixture on top, followed by the rest of the cheese. Cover it with foil.
12. Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
13. Remove the foil cover and bake for 20 more minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
14. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Total Fat 19g 24% Cholesterol 73.7mg 25% Sodium 428.5mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 14.9g 5% Sugars 5.8g Protein 24.8g 50% Vitamin A15% Vitamin C10%