Best 5 Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Deconstructed cabbage roll casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef, cabbage, rice, and tomato sauce, this casserole is a family-friendly favorite. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and rice. With its warm and comforting flavors, deconstructed cabbage roll casserole is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole image

From a free Penzey's recipe card... Edited 3/24/08 to add that I have now made this recipe for the first time. We really liked it, but found it a bit bland, so I doubled the amounts of vinegar and brown sugar and also added some ketchup to jazz it up a bit. Definitely a keeper, though!

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
8 cups cabbage, cut into 1 inch wide strips (half of a 3 lb. cabbage)
1/2 cup water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground meat and drain off any grease. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until the onions are softened.
  • Add the cabbage and water and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cabbage starts to wilt.
  • Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, caraway seed and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
  • Simmer until the cabbage is cooked to the desired tenderness, about 30 minutes. Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 831.8, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 17, Protein 25.9

DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole image

I love cabbage rolls but don't have the patience to put them together, so I prefer to combine all the ingredients casserole-style and bake. Same taste, easier prep! That's how we roll!

Provided by Rock_lobster

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
½ large head cabbage, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked rice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the sausage. Cook until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Add tomato sauce, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt; stir to combine.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 941 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole image

Yummy and less work than the real cabbage rolls. There is no rice in this recipe, because I don't like rice in my cabbage rolls.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey or 1 -1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 small head green cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, can add another 8- 15 oz if you like more sauce

Steps:

  • Spary crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Crumble the raw ground turkey (or beef) and spread along bottom of crock pot.
  • Add the onions, green pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and cabbage.
  • Pour the diced tomatoes over top.
  • Mix the sugar into the tomato sauce and pour over everything. If you like more sauce, add another 8-oz or 15-oz can of tomato sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
  • When done, remove lid and stir to mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 542.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 18.8

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



Cabbage Roll Casserole image

I layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but without all the work. -Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked rice
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 1 can tomato sauce and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon; remove from heat., Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top. , Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL



Unstuffed Cabbage Roll image

This is a quick and easy main dish. My kids don't even like cabbage, but they love this. I usually try to serve it with green beans, new potatoes, corn, and a pan of corn bread. They eat over half the pan every time. Also, the longer it stands the better it tastes.

Provided by tlc_adams

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 small head cabbage, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1294.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Tips for Making Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole:

  • Use a large skillet to brown the meat and vegetables. This will help to prevent them from sticking and burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you do, the meat and vegetables will not brown evenly.
  • Season the meat and vegetables generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a good-quality tomato sauce. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the casserole.
  • If you don't have any cooked rice, you can use instant rice instead. Just be sure to follow the package directions for cooking it.
  • Top the casserole with a generous amount of cheese. This will help to make it gooey and delicious.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Conclusion:

Deconstructed cabbage roll casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and rice. The casserole can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. It is also a great dish to take to potlucks or parties.

Related Topics