Best Cabbage Casserole
Layered ground beef, cabbage, rice, and melted cheese baked in tangy tomato sauce. Freezer-friendly family favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
- For the Base:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion 2 garlic
- 5 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup broth
- For the Topping:
- 1 can tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Brown beef + onion.
Wilt cabbage + garlic.
Stir in rice + liquids.
Top with sauce + cheese.
Bake covered 45–60 min.
Uncover 15–20 min.
Rest 10 min; serve.
- Wilt cabbage first.
- Freeze baked up to 3 months.
- Brown rice = +15 min.
- Low-carb: Use cauli-rice.
- Reheat covered with water.