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Stovetop Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole

This hearty stovetop cabbage ground beef casserole is the perfect one-pot dinner with unstuffed cabbage roll vibes but weeknight friendly. Made with cooked rice, Italian seasoning, and tomato flavors, then finished with melty cheese, it comes together in about 40 minutes perfect healthy dinner.

Original recipe: thenaturalnurturer.com

Yield:
6 servings
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
30 min
Total:
40 min
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Stovetop Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. 2 medium carrots (peeled and grated. About 2 cups.)
  3. 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90/10)
  4. 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
  5. ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
  6. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  7. 1 teaspoon paprika
  8. 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  9. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  10. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  11. 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  12. 14.5 ounces can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  13. ¾ cup water
  14. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (sub coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  15. 2 cups cooked white rice
  16. 1 small head green cabbage (cored, and chopped or shredded (about 9 cups loosely packed or 630 g))
  17. 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the oil to a Dutch oven or a large oven-safe skillet with high sides and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the grated carrot and sauté until just starting to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef and break into crumbles while browning. Sprinkle the meat with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, all of the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Once the meat is cooked (about 7 minutes) add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 7 minutes
  4. Add the cooked rice and cabbage to the pot, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the cabbage mixture, then broil until the cheese is browned lightly, about 1 minute. Be sure to watch closely so it doesn't burn.
  6. Spoon the casserole onto plates and enjoy.