A delicious Cabbage Roll Casserole made with ground beef, cabbage, rice, and a mix of seasonings, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting meal.
1: In a large pan, start with a few tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
2: Add the ground beef, with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until brown.
3: Stir in the tomato paste until it has coated the beef.
4: Pour in the tomato sauce and Worcestershire along with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, bayleaf, and a good pinch of salt and pepper again.
5: Let simmer on low while you prep the cabbage (5-10 minutes).
6: Cut the green cabbage carefully in half, and then again in quarters. Proceed to slice into 1/4 inch slices all the way down.
7: Add cut cabbage to a sauté pan with a good drizzle of olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper, and cook on medium heat until slightly softened and golden.
8: Turn off the heat to the cabbage and turn your attention back to the meat filling.
9: Add 3.5 cups of chicken stock and 3 cups of cooked brown rice to the meat and stir to combine.
10: Grab a 9x13 baking dish and layer the casserole.
11: Take half of the cooked cabbage and spread it onto the bottom of the dish.
12: Top with half of the rice and meat mixture.
13: Add the second layer of cabbage.
14: Add the last layer of rice and meat.
15: If cooking right away, top with shredded cheeses and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
16: If preparing ahead of time, let the dish cool and store in the fridge up to one day in advance. When ready to enjoy, top with shredded cheese and cook uncovered at 375°F for 40-60 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
17: Garnish dish with fresh parsley and enjoy.
