Made with simple ingredients, this cabbage casserole is so easy to toss together and can be made ahead of time (on the weekend!). The family and the cook will love this simple and comforting dish!
Ingredients :
1 pound lean ground beef or pork , or ½ pound of each
1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice white or brown
1 head green cabbage large, about 12 to 14 cups chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon dried dill optional
Directions :
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Brown beef or pork, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Stir in diced tomatoes (including juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, & seasonings. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and add cooked rice.
Meanwhile, chop cabbage into 1" squares, rinse and shake dry. Heat oil in a skillet and add ½ of the cabbage and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook just until softened (about 10 minutes). Repeat with remaining cabbage.
Place ½ of the cabbage in a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with ½ of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Topping
In a small bowl combine cheese, egg, and milk. Remove foil, top casserole with cheese mixture, and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.
