Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pints homemade or 2 15-oz cans tomato sauce, divided
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dill weed
• 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Stir in one can of tomato sauce and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in rice and bacon; heat through. Remove from the heat.

Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture.
Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage.
Pour remaining tomato sauce over top.

Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 12 servings.