Cabbage Casserole

Unstuffed cabbage roll casserole is a delicious combination of ground beef, fresh cabbage, white rice, and the perfect blend of seasonings.

This recipe is just like stuffed traditional cabbage rolls; however, you get all the flavors without any of the work!

This easy healthy dish is perfect as a main dish or a complementary side dish to many other recipes. Easy to alter, this comforting casserole can make a cabbage lover out of anyone!

Why you will love making Cabbage Casserole!

Super Filling– Casserole recipes are one of the best ways to use up household ingredients and cook for a crowd. This dish is a delicious addition to any monthly menu and provides good leftovers. 

Family Favorite – There really are only so many chicken nuggets and fries that we can all eat, but no fear – this weeknight meal recipe is sure to become a struggle meal recipe and family dinner favorite. And if you love cabbage recipes, roasted cabbage and Asian cabbage salad will give you more options.

Ingredients

• ground beef
• diced yellow onion
• fresh green cabbage, chopped
• tomato sauce
• uncooked white rice
• seasonings – garlic powder, kosher salt, paprika, thyme, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• beef broth

How to make Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9×13 baking casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Add beef and onion to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat, browning beef and cooking until onion is translucent. Drain grease.
3. Add beef mixture to the prepared baking dish.

4. Stir in cabbage, tomato sauce, uncooked rice, and seasonings, and mix well.
5. Pour broth on top and spread evenly into pan.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, stir and cover again; bake for another 20 minutes.
7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Get Busy with those Spices!

Every household likes a different flavor or has a favorite spice or seasoning.

Nutmeg, garlic, hot sauce, and Italian seasoning make great choices when deciding what to dig out of the pantry. 

Cabbage Casserole Tips

There really is nothing easier than making a casserole. It’s the perfect ingredient-based dinner that gives you a homemade taste without being a connoisseur in the kitchen. 

Hearty and filling without adding too many calories, chopped cabbage is one of the best and most underrated vegetables!

Try mixing up extra flavor by adding chopped red pepper to the beef while sauteeing, doubling the rice for a more robust casserole, or adding a can of Rotel tomatoes or pepper flakes for some spice. 

To power up the meat, try adding some Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic. To save time, purchasing pre-chopped or shredded Cabbage or coleslaw works great. 

Related Casserole Recipes

Our pick for the best breakfast casseroles – Biscuits and gravy casserole, ham and hashbrowns, and our very favorite breakfast casserole recipe here.

Our pick for the best weeknight dinner casseroles – Chicken and Rice casserole, cheeseburger casserole, and this zucchini tomato casserole recipe.