Hearty Layered Cabbage – A Comforting & Flavorful Dish

This hearty layered cabbage dish is a comforting and delicious meal, combining tender cabbage with layers of flavorful ground meat, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. It’s like an easy-to-make deconstructed cabbage roll casserole, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Recipe Overview

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.

2. Sauté the Meat & Onion
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onions and garlic, cooking for another 3 minutes.

3. Make the Sauce
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Blanch the Cabbage
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain well.

5. Assemble the Layers

  • Spread half of the cabbage in the baking dish.
  • Add half of the meat sauce and half of the cooked rice (if using).
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining cabbage, meat sauce, and rice.

6. Bake & Melt the Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7. Serve & Enjoy
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
  • Serve with a simple side salad.
  • Enjoy with a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.

This hearty layered cabbage dish is a satisfying, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners!

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Hearty Layered Cabbage – A Comforting & Flavorful Dish


  • Author: Tylarecipes
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Description

This hearty layered cabbage dish is a comforting and delicious meal, combining tender cabbage with layers of flavorful ground meat, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. It’s like an easy-to-make deconstructed cabbage roll casserole, perfect for a cozy dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.

2. Sauté the Meat & Onion
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onions and garlic, cooking for another 3 minutes.

3. Make the Sauce
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Blanch the Cabbage
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain well.

Notes

  • Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
  • Serve with a simple side salad.
  • Enjoy with a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

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