Cabbage and Rice Casserole Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥘 Yield: 1 casserole
🥗 Category: Low Cholesterol
🔑 Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | Butter |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 1 | Rice (uncooked) |
| 6 | Cabbage |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 1 | Lean Ground Beef |
| 1 | Ground Turkey |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 3/4 | Salt |
| – | Water |
| – | Tomato Soup |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Brown the Butter: In a roasting pan, melt the butter until it turns a golden brown color, infusing it with rich, nutty flavor.
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Layer the Rice: Add the uncooked rice to the browned butter, spreading it evenly across the bottom of the pan.
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Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the cabbage and carrots, ensuring they’re prepped and ready for the next step.
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Cook the Meat: In a separate skillet, brown the lean ground beef or turkey with diced onions until they’re cooked through and beautifully caramelized. Drain any excess fat.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat with the sliced cabbage, carrots, and salt, creating a flavorful and nutritious mixture.
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Assemble the Casserole: Gently layer the meat and vegetable mixture on top of the rice in the roasting pan, creating a hearty and satisfying base for your casserole.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato soup and water until they’re fully incorporated, creating a savory and aromatic sauce.
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Pour and Cover: Carefully pour the tomato soup mixture over the rice and vegetable layers in the roasting pan, ensuring it evenly coats the entire surface. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, sealing in all the delicious flavors.
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Bake: Place the covered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, allowing all the ingredients to meld together beautifully and create a comforting, nourishing dish.
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Serve: Once the casserole is cooked to perfection, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Slice into generous portions and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4046.5
- Fat Content: 143.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 68g
- Cholesterol Content: 711.7mg
- Sodium Content: 5899.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 456.2g
- Fiber Content: 42.4g
- Sugar Content: 84.8g
- Protein Content: 231.3g
This hearty and wholesome Cabbage and Rice Casserole is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it the perfect dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering. With its simple preparation and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!
