Stuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, diced
3 cups chopped green cabbage
1½ cups cooked white rice
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Season the meat mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the cabbage begins to soften.
Add the cooked rice, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Mix everything together until evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded cheese if using, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.