Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

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This dish has all the flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage in casserole form. It makes a hearty, filling meal with plenty of leftovers.

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Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

By Gluten Free & More
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10
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Ingredients 

  • ½ pound (227 g) lean ground beef
  • ½ pound (227 g) ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups (230 g) diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups (473 mL) tomato juice
  • 2 teaspoons (36 g) kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon (1.2 g) dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g) dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon (.6 g) black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked long grain white rice
  • 8 cups (800 g) chopped green cabbage
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 cups (226 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup (15 g) chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and pork, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until it is tender and translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato juice. Add the beef, pork, 1 teaspoon salt, dill, thyme, paprika, and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium high heat. Add the cabbage and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook the cabbage, tossing often, until it is wilted and just tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer half the cabbage on the bottom of the dish followed by the rice mixture, followed by 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, then transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese is bubbly and browned, about another 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 652mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 613IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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