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One Pan Cabbage Casserole

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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!)

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

What I love about this one-pan cabbage casserole:

  • 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.

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

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

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 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

Instructions

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

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

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

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Felicia Fessler

Sunday 16th of February 2020

I have been craving rolled cabbage, but didn't want the headache. I found this recipe and was very excited. I made it today. Unfortunately, it is a big flop. First of all, 15 minutes is NOT NEARLY enough time for the brought the Basmati rice to cook and the dish does NOT have the rolled cabbage flavor that I wanted. I brought the pot to a boil and the cooked for 15 minutes and 15 minutes more and 15 minutes more, and 10 minutes more. And still the rice is crunchy. I have just added 10 more minutes. I am so very disappointed.

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Friday 21st of February 2020

So sorry it didn't work out for you Felicia, did you use brown rice?

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Monday 26th of June 2017

I like your post very much!I read your blog very often and you're always comming out with some great stuff!I shared this on my Facebook and my followers loved!Keep up the good work!

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Monday 26th of June 2017

Thank you!

Brianna H (@FlippinDelish)

Tuesday 29th of March 2016

I can't wait to make this for dinner! I love cabbage rolls but they take more energy than I have most the time. This recipe is the perfect solution!

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Tuesday 29th of March 2016

I feel the same way Brianna! Alllll about the easy suppers ;)

Raia

Monday 28th of March 2016

Cabbage + cheese + one pot = win in my books! :) This looks delicious. :)

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Monday 28th of March 2016

Yes, yes, and yes! Thanks Raia :)

Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog

Monday 28th of March 2016

I love cabbage but I"m not really a fan of cabbage rolls. This casserole version looks fantastic though!

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Monday 28th of March 2016

This recipe is so much better than cabbage rolls, think of it as the new and improved version ;) I hope you give it a shot!

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