Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes              Servings: 8

 

The holidays are coming up and you do not know what to prepare for you and your family, this recipe is for you. Casseroles in general are the way to go if you are expecting any company; especially when it is cold outside. They provide you with unique warmth with every single bite.

 

The taste of this casserole is divine. The different tastes of the ingredients mix together to create a very scrumptious meal. The different seasoning adds a special kick to our casserole. It is well seasoned and to add a tangy taste, you can add crushed red pepper or Jalapeno. This remains completely your choice.  In addition to this, the broth, rice, and ground beef makes our casserole very moist and tender. With the layers created in the casserole dish, the texture of this meal is positively surprising. It is also very cheesy thanks to the mixture of the two types of cheeses used.

 

What’s amazing about this meal is that it is easy to make. It takes a short time to prepare with a minimum effort. On top of that, it is a whole main meal itself. It is not necessary to add anything with it on the table. However, this definitely remains your choice. You can serve it with some bread sticks if you like. You can make this casserole for lunch or dinner. I am sure that everybody is going to appreciate you for it.

 

Cabbage Roll Casserole is a very nutritious meal. You can find more details about its nutrition details below. There also some changes that you can bring to this recipe in the notes section below. Enjoy the process and the result of this recipe!

 

How to serve?

Place your casserole dish in the center of the table and serve a piece on each person’s plate. I bet they are going to ask for seconds!

 

How to store?

It is better to have it immediately. It is doubtful that you will have any leftovers anyway!

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 3 minces cloves of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 (15 ounces-can) tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounces-can) low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup of uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 chopped medium head green cabbage
• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Start by heating your oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease your 9×13 inch casserole dish with olive oil or spray it with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
3. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until it is halfway browned. Then, add the onion. When the ground beef is fully browned, reduce the heat to low and add garlic. Cook for a minute while continuously stirring. Drain any additional fat in the skillet.
4. Add beef broth, rice, paprika, onion powder, brown sugar, cayenne and tomato sauce to the cooked ground beef skillet. Allow it to boil a little bit. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes. The rice should be tender.
5. Put another large skillet over medium heat.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Cook half of the cabbage for 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Once the cabbage is cooked, spread it over the bottom of the casserole dish.
9. Add half of the cooked ground beef mixture on top.
10. Blend the cheeses together and sprinkle half of the quantity over the ground beef mixture.
11. Repeat the same process with the remaining ingredients: cook the cabbage, spread it over the cheeses, spread the beef mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese blend.
12. Using aluminum foil, cover the casserole dish and place the latter to cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
13. Take it from the oven, remove the aluminum foil and put it back in the oven to cook for another 20 minutes until the cheese is slightly brown.
14. Serve while it is warm and enjoy!

 

Notes:

• • Other things you can change or add about this recipe:
    • You can add 1 to 2 tbsps of Cajun seasoning to the other spices.
    • You can also add 1 to 2 pinches of crushed red pepper to the tomato sauce to add a tangy kick to our recipe.
    • You can also add minced jalapeno when you add the minced garlic to the cooked ground beef.
    • When you pour the tomato sauce, you can also add a 14.5-ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes.
    • Instead of Monterey Jack cheese, you can use pepper jack cheese.
  • You can make this whole casserole in a large skillet, just make sure that it is oven proof. Or you can just make it by using the stovetop only.

 

Nutrition Facts :

Amount Per Serving
Calories		328
% Daily Value*
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%