Cabbage Roll Casserole

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:16:52 GMT

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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In a large skillet on the stove-top over medium heat, add the beef and onion.

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Sauté until the beef is browned and no pink remains, for about 5-6 minutes.

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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes (including the juices).

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Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

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Remove the skillet from the heat and add the rice.

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In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

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Once the oil is shimmering, add 2 tablespoons of water and 1/2 of the cabbage. Sauté until just softened, about 5 minutes.

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Transfer the cooked cabbage to a plate and repeat the sautéing process with the remaining olive oil, water, and cabbage.

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In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the cabbage.

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Layer 1/2 of the meat sauce on top of the cabbage in the casserole dish.

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Repeat the layers.

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Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

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In a small bowl, mix together the gruyere cheese, egg, and milk.

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Remove the foil and top the casserole with the cheese mixture.

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Bake the casserole uncovered for 20 minutes.

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Serve hot!

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