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Thomas Baker

Easy Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe You Need Now

This Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole is a simple and delicious dish that captures the classic flavors of homemade cabbage rolls with much less effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines ground meat, cabbage, and rice into a comforting casserole everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 ½ cups tomato juice
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup
  • 10 cups cabbage, washed and coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup long grain white rice

Method
 

  1. Combine diced bacon, ground beef, and ground pork in a large skillet.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully browned; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the tomato juice and condensed tomato soup until well blended.
  4. Spread the chopped cabbage evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the rice over the cabbage layer.
  6. Pour the meat mixture evenly over the rice.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 90 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh cabbage and make sure to drain the cooked meat fat thoroughly. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.