Savory Beef and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Bake 🥬🍅

Lazy Cabbage Rolls Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Description:

Make and share this Lazy Cabbage Rolls recipe, a comforting dish perfect for any weeknight meal or special occasion. This Canadian-German inspired dish combines ground beef, onions, long grain rice, and cabbage, all baked to perfection with a savory spaghetti sauce. It’s hearty, satisfying, and sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped
• 3 cups spaghetti sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). This ensures that it’s perfectly heated when you’re ready to bake your lazy cabbage rolls.

2. Prepare meat mixture: In a large skillet or frying pan, sauté the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. This step infuses the meat with flavor and ensures it’s cooked through.

3. Cook rice: While the meat is browning, prepare the long grain rice according to package instructions. This typically involves boiling the rice in water until it’s tender and fluffy. Once cooked, set aside.

4. Drain excess fat: Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet. This helps reduce the overall fat content of the dish and prevents it from becoming greasy.

5. Layer ingredients: In a large roasting pan or casserole dish, begin layering the ingredients. Start with a layer of chopped cabbage, followed by the cooked meat mixture, and then a layer of cooked rice. Repeat this layering process until all ingredients are used, ensuring that the top layer is cabbage.

6. Add spaghetti sauce: Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the top layer of cabbage. The sauce adds moisture and flavor to the dish, making it deliciously saucy and satisfying.

7. Cover and bake: Cover the roasting pan or casserole dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it’s tightly sealed around the edges. This helps trap steam and heat, allowing the ingredients to cook evenly and become tender. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.

8. Serve and enjoy: Once baked, remove the lazy cabbage rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve them hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this hearty dish.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 396.3
• Fat Content: 20.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 77.1mg
• Sodium Content: 1271.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27.7g
• Fiber Content: 2.6g
• Sugar Content: 14.8g
• Protein Content: 25.4g

Recipe Notes:

• Customization: Feel free to customize this lazy cabbage rolls recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add extra vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots for added nutrition and flavor. Additionally, you can experiment with different types of ground meat or vegetarian substitutes for a variation.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before serving for a quick and easy meal option.
• Make-Ahead: You can prepare the lazy cabbage rolls ahead of time and refrigerate them unbaked. Simply cover the dish with foil and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. This makes it convenient for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.