Description
A hearty casserole made with ground beef, cabbage, and rice, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups cabbage (cut into 1” pieces)
- 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups white rice (cooked)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of dry rice per the package directions (most white rice takes about 15 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9×13″ casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- When the oil is warm, add the diced cabbage and 1 teaspoon of salt and sauté the cabbage for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is just barely tender. Transfer the cabbage to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring and browning.
- Then add the diced onion and garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the onion is tender.
- Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt and stir to combine well.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the cooked rice and cabbage, and stir to mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the casserole mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a cheesier dish, consider mixing in different types of cheese such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Ensure the rice is thoroughly cooked before mixing with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams