Best 7 Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipes

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Unstuffed cabbage roll casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with ground beef, rice, cabbage, and a variety of spices. The casserole is baked in the oven until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have had a chance to meld together. This dish is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy meal. Unstuffed cabbage roll casserole is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions. You can also adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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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

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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"I received the recipe for this hearty ground beef and cabbage casserole from a teacher at the preschool where I work," notes Judy Thorn of Mars, Pennsylvania. "It's a nutritious and economical meal for busy families."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the cabbage in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, salt if desired and pepper; spoon over cabbage. , Combine soup and water; pour over beef mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until rice and cabbage are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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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

DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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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

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL



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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

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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This flavorful casserole is fast and tasty, with a sweet/sour sauce. Reminiscent of the labor intensive stuffed cabbage rolls without all the work.

Provided by brennmi

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion (1 med.)
8 cups cabbage, cut into 1-inch strips (approximately 1/2 of a 3 lb. cabbage)
1/2 cup water
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar or 1/2 cup honey
6 tablespoons lemon juice or 6 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground pepper
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off any grease.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes to soften the onion.
  • Add the cabbage and water and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cabbage starts to wilt.
  • Add the tomatoes, sugar, lemon juice, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and raisins. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer until the cabbage is to the desired tenderness-about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with white rice (optional).

EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Forget trying to roll the cabbage rolls. I tried this once and realized that I didn't need to spend all that time making the rolls because they ended up looking the same on the plate anyways.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup white rice
4 cups shredded cabbage
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in onions, water, tomato sauce, garlic, salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Add rice, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Spread half the shredded cabbage in prepared baking dish; cover with half the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Arrange bacon over final layer of beef. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp and cabbage is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet to brown the beef and sausage. This will help prevent overcrowding and ensure that the meat is evenly cooked.
  • Add a little bit of water or broth to the skillet while browning the beef and sausage. This will help prevent the meat from sticking to the pan and will also help to deglaze the pan, releasing any browned bits.
  • Don't overcook the rice. The rice should be cooked through, but it should still have a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Add the cooked rice, browned meat, and vegetables to a large casserole dish. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the rice mixture. Spread the sauce evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the casserole immediately. Top with additional shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Conclusion:

This unstuffed cabbage roll casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice, cooked meat, and vegetables. The casserole is hearty and filling, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. This recipe is also very versatile. You can use any type of ground meat that you like, and you can also add or omit any vegetables that you don't care for. You can also adjust the amount of cheese that you use, depending on your preference.

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