Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe for Quick Meals
This German Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe is a savory and delicious casserole, filled with the cabbage roll flavors you love. With perhaps a couple of new additions. But simply prepared, perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil small head of cabbage chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced (1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
- 10 ounce can condensed tomato soup or *soup substitute see notes
- 1 apple peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2-quart casserole or 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Chop the cabbage. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped cabbage; stir-fry until limp. Add the cooked cabbage to the casserole dish.
- Brown the ground meat in the same skillet. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, cardamom, salt and pepper to taste, tomatoes and tomato soup or substitute to the skillet. Bring to a boil; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the apple; layer over the top of the chopped cabbage in the casserole dish.
- Layer the cooked beef and rice mixture over the cabbage and apple.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Add shredded mozzarella (if using) and bake another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
Notes
Condensed Tomato Soup Substitute: 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal