Cabbage Casserole, Updated

I have always made cabbage rolls but when I found this recipe I thought it was a great idea to make a casserole dish where the cabbage is chopped up instead of rolling the leaves around the mixture.  A favorite to freeze and pull out individual servings when I need them.

Cabbage Casserole, Updated

  • 1 head cabbage (enough to cover the bottom and top of the casserole)
  • 1-1/2 lbs. ground turkey or beef (I use lean and extra lean combination – I get 2 lb. pkg. and some times just use it all)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked Basmati rice
  • onion, chopped (to taste)
  • 1 green pepper, chopped (you can substitute chopped green peppers and jalapenos in cans)
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional – I add)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional – I add)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 (10-1/2 oz.) can tomato soup
  • 1 (26 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce or use your own homemade sauce
  • 1 to  1-1/2 cups mozarella cheese, shredded

Chop the cabbage and spread half in the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Brown meat, onion, green pepper and jalapeno (if using) in a large skillet; drain and return to skillet.  Stir in garlic (if using), rice, salt and pepper.  Spoon meat mixture over cabbage.  Heat the tomato soup and spaghetti sauce to boiling and pour over the cabbage mixture.  Spread mozarella on top, then spread the remaining cabbage on top of the cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for about 90 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven.

http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2011/12/13/cabbage-casserole/ 

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I always have onions and garlic on hand but not so with fresh green peppers or jalapenos. Canned varieties make a wonderful substitute!

 

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See also Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in the Slow Cooker or

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – Weight Watcher’s Version

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