Shortcut Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe Tastes Like Grandma Made It by Donna John

Remember your grandma boiling cabbage leaves, stuffing them with a filling, rolling them and then (finally!) baking them in a tomato sauce? Busy moms don't have time for that. With this easy ground beef cabbage roll casserole recipe, you'll be rollin' out of the kitchen in no time. This easy cabbage roll casserole tastes like what grandma made, but easier!

To make this cabbage casserole you will need a head of green cabbage, water, ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, onion powder, brown sugar, ground cayenne, a can of tomato sauce, a can of beef broth, long-grain white rice, mozzarella cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. 

Serve this delicious and easy cabbage roll casserole recipe with a garden salad for a complete dinner. Delish!

Note: 30Seconds is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 6 

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
• 15 ounces (1 can) tomato sauce
• 15 ounces (1 can) beef broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe Notes

• Freshy grated cheese melts better than pre-packaged shredded cheese, so grate your own if you can.

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the chopped cabbage and water into a large pot. Cook until just tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 
   
2. Cook the ground beef and onion until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
   
3. Add the paprika, onion powder, brown sugar, cayenne, tomato sauce, beef broth and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
   
4. Put half of the cabbage onto the bottom of a 13x9-inch casserole dish or 13x9-inch baking pan.
   
5. Top with half of the meat mixture.
   
6. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses.
   
7. Repeat with another layer. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes.
   
   
   

Recipe cooking times, nutritional information and servings are approximate and provided for your convenience. However, 30Seconds is not responsible for the outcome of any recipe, nor may you have the same results because of variations in ingredients, temperatures, altitude, errors, omissions or cooking/baking abilities. This recipe has been analyzed by HappyForks. However, any nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and it is up to the individual to ascertain accuracy. To ensure image quality, we may occasionally use stock photography.

Need to convert cooking and baking measurements? Here are some kitchen conversion charts. Here's how to submit your recipes to 30Seconds.

Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community, and follow us on Facebook to get recipes in your newsfeed daily.