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Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

LilBitMissty — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:02:06 GMT

I have posted this in the past, but thought I would post it again as that was some time ago

Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

1 lb. lean ground meat
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 large chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
28oz. can tomato sauce (unsalted) or 3- 8oz. cans + 1/2 can water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. dry mustard
8 cups coarsely chopped cabbage (about 1 medium head)

In large bowl, mix beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt & pepper

In another bowl, stir together tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and
mustard.

Layer 1/3 of the cabbage in bottom of 3qt. casserole

.
Arrange 1/2 of the meat mixture on top.

Cover with 1/3 of the cabbage.

Top with remaining beef mixture & remaining cabbage.

Pour tomato sauce mixture over top, but do not stir.

Casserole will be full. Cover. Place on cookie sheets to catch any spills.

Bake 325 for 2 hrs. without stirring. Do not uncover so the steam
will cook the rice & meat.

Turn off heat and let sit in over for 15-30 min or until all liquid
is absorbed.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

hellodali — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:07:27 GMT

@LilBitMissty Thank you so much. I have never heard of this recipe and it sounds delicious and a lot less work!

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

LilBitMissty — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:16:38 GMT

You are most welcome. It tastes like stuffed cabbage rolls with out all the work. Hope you enjoy!

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

cookie5 — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:35:34 GMT

Thank you for posting this again. I lost it and my family loved it. Can't wait to make it again!!!

Love your recipes!!! So glad to see you back 😄

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

godi — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:13:09 GMT

I made this a few times after you posted before. It is a favorite. Thank you for reminding me. I always liked your recipes @LilBitMissty ❤️

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

tesspoodle — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:31:50 GMT

Funny you should put this on. We have had a cabbage sale here and I purched some last week and made this very casserole recipie that you gave to us many moons agol.. Just wonderful...thanks again..always like your recipies....

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

Auntie CC — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:46:01 GMT

I printed this recipe and will make it this week. I will call it Deconstructed cabbage rolls.

Thanks sooo much

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

wonderfulworld — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:58:22 GMT

Thank you! Sounds yummy.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

software — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:19:55 GMT

Looks similar to the recipe my mom used, she got it from a Polish immigrant many many years ago

But I have a question. She would par cook the beef to remove some grease. How do you avoid a greasy soupy mess?

There's a video on Youtube of Martha Stewart making stuffed cabbage with her mom.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

drizzellla — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:34:11 GMT

Thank you for posting the recipe. I am so tempted to try this recipe. About twice a year we go to the Polish Festival to buy stuffed cabbage. And the lines are always crazy.

Might be worth trying the casserole recipe. Or maybe instead of chopping up the cabbage, I could try and roll the ingredients into the cabbage leaves. Only way to find out is to try.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

dex — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:43:17 GMT

@LilBitMissty @That sounds really good.
i usually make cabbage rolls but this is much quicker to put together.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

namaste000 — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:56:24 GMT

I have used a very similar recipe for years - love it!

I also ad raisins...yummm

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

denisemb — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:05:21 GMT

@software wrote:
Looks similar to the recipe my mom used, she got it from a Polish immigrant many many years ago

But I have a question. She would par cook the beef to remove some grease. How do you avoid a greasy soupy mess?

There's a video on Youtube of Martha Stewart making stuffed cabbage with her mom.

I've made one from allecipes called "Cabbage Roll Casserole" that calls for the ground beef to be browned & fat drained before mixing with additional ingredients.

@LilBitMissty recipe sounds wayyyy more flavorful. so I'll have to try it!

Thank you!

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

coffee drinker — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:17:57 GMT

I haven't read all the comments, so maybe this was mentioned. I've tried this recipe and It's very good. A time-saver for me is to use shredded cabbage, Cole slaw mix, instead of shredding the head of cabbage. Just a thought.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

Spacrazy — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:21:55 GMT

This sounds delicious and I’m making it this weekend. I’m substituting eggplant for meat.

Thank you for posting the recipe !!

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

Terrywu — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:27:51 GMT

Wow that sounds delicious and a lot less work than cabbage rolls. Need to give this a try. Thanks

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

I am still oxox — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:30:15 GMT

This post inspired me to make unstuffed cabbage last night

I used on can of cranberry sauce, one can of diced tomatoes, a bag a of cole slaw mix for the cabbage and ground turkey.

I added a handful of raisins and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

I let the cranberry and tomatoes heat added the cabbage and made small meat balls with the ground turkey

It was a great easy meal on a chilly day

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

debcakes — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:26:05 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
This sounds delicious and I’m making it this weekend. I’m substituting eggplant for meat.
Thank you for posting the recipe !!

I would like to reduce the amount of meat that I use and I like eggplant. What would you do to the eggplant to use it in this or any other casserole?

I have also used a similar recipe that goes around on Facebook for cabbage roll soup it is very good. It might be good with eggplant, too.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

Sooner — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:18:37 GMT

@software wrote:
Looks similar to the recipe my mom used, she got it from a Polish immigrant many many years ago

But I have a question. She would par cook the beef to remove some grease. How do you avoid a greasy soupy mess?

There's a video onYoutubee of Martha Stewart making stuffed cabbage with her mom.

@software We always buy 90 percent lean ground beef, and with that I don't think the grease would be a problem.

And we almost always brown ground beef anyway for something like this because the carmelization is so good.

Re: Almost Cabbage Roll Casserole

Spacrazy — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:44:14 GMT

I’ve cut thick slices (like steak) and quick-sear in olive oil. You can slice it across or length-wise, skin on or peeled.

Eggplant is a favorite of mine that I sub for meat. Can’t wait for this to be done...