One pan is all you'll need for this hearty supper! This one-pan cabbage casserole packed with everything you would find in your favorite cabbage roll recipe: savory meat, rice, crisp-tender cabbage, and tangy tomato sauce.

Have you ever tried cabbage rolls? I have once or twice and enjoyed them, but ditched the idea because prep time needs to be short when you have 4 little people underfoot. As St. Patrick's Day approached, I wanted to try a meal that would fit the holiday but not be too time consuming.

I've always loved cabbage (hello, coleslaw!) and this seemed like the perfect way to include it in our St. Patty's dinner. It has everything you love about a great cabbage roll, but without the prep time or the mess, plus...cheese. (if you're dairy free, no worries! Use a substitute or leave it off and this dish will still taste great!)

What I love about this one-pan cabbage casserole:

Name: One Pan Cabbage Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup rice, uncooked (I used basmati); 4 cups roughly chopped, lightly packed, cabbage (about 3 handfuls or 2/3 of a small head); 1 Tablespoon butter; 8 oz tomato sauce; 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 Tablespoon gluten free Worcestershire or soy sauce, or coconut aminos; 2 cups water; 1/8 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste); 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese, optional

Easy prep
Combo of meat, grains, and veggies all in one pan
Topped with gooey melted cheese. That is all.
Quick clean up (this is my personal fav)
Every one of our 4 littles asked for seconds or thirds. And there was cabbage in it. Seriously? Let's make this every night! 😉

Whether you're a cabbage lover or the jury's still out on whether you should include it in your menu rotation, this recipe is worth a try.

Savory meat in a tangy tomato sauce with sauteed onions, rice, and crisp-tender cabbage smothered in ooey-gooey melted cheese. Ready in under an hour with only one pan to wash, this gluten free recipe is a winner!

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One Pan Cabbage Casserole

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

One pan is all you'll need for this hearty supper! It's packed with everything you would find in your favorite cabbage roll recipe: savory meat, rice, crisp-tender cabbage, and tangy tomato sauce.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup rice, uncooked (I used basmati)
4 cups roughly chopped, lightly packed, cabbage (about 3 handfuls or ⅔ of a small head)
1 Tablespoon butter
8 oz tomato sauce
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 Tablespoon gluten free Worcestershire or soy sauce, or coconut aminos
2 cups water
⅛ teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat a 12" skillet or 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add hamburger and brown until almost done.
Add onion and continue to cook until hamburger is fully cooked and onion is translucent.
Add remaining ingredients except cheese, stir gently to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
Top with cheese, replace lid, and cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

You can use any type or white rice that will cook in 20 minutes. My favorites are basmati and jasmine.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 558Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1025mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 5gSugar: 9gProtein: 39g