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Cabbage, beef, rice and cheese casserole

Cabbage, Beef, Rice and Cheese Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups green cabbage chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces, with juices
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brown beef and onion in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add cabbage and water. Cover; cook 8–10 minutes until cabbage softens.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, rice, paprika, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  4. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Add cheese; bake uncovered 5–10 minutes until bubbling and center reaches 165°F.