Super Easy One Skillet Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

With shredded cabbage and a savory blend of delicious ingredients, this Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is the perfect low carb weeknight meal. You’ll love the combination of aromatic spices and luscious tomato sauce.

Cooked to perfection, this convenient and delicious twist on stuffed cabbage rolls is sure to be a family favorite. Best of all, it’s easy to make in one skillet in under half an hour!

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• 💚 About This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage and Reheating
• ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Casserole Recipes You'll Love
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💚 About This Recipe

This fun take on "unstuffed cabbage rolls" is your new favorite weeknight meal! Just like the classic stuffed cabbage dish, this recipe is packed with beef, veggies, and delicious cheesiness.

What makes this dish special is the ability to quickly and easily cook it all in one skillet. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare this recipe, making it an excellent weeknight dinner or a quick weekend meal.

If you're a fan of cabbage, you'll also love this Braised Corned Beef and Cabbage dish. Perfect for Saint Patrick's Day but great for a family dinner anytime!

If you love easy and delicious casseroles, try this taco casserole recipe - it's sure to become a family favorite!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• ground beef - makes your lazy cabbage rolls hearty and filling, but can be substituted with turkey or chicken for a slightly leaner meal.
• pepper and onion strips - I buy these frozen and pre-sliced, but you could also use fresh bell peppers and onions and chop them yourself.
• tomatoes with chilies - adds a touch of heat. Regular canned tomatoes can be used if you like.
• seasonings - I use onion powder, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder for this recipe, but feel free to experiment with other spices and herbs.
• shredded cabbage - buying pre-shredded cabbage is a great way to instantly cut down on prep time.
• cheddar jack cheese - adds a melty, cheesy top layer, and can be substituted for any cheese of your choosing.

🔪 Instructions

1. Cook ground beef, peppers, and onions in a large skillet until the beef is nearly browned.
2. Drain off most of the liquid of the tomatoes and add to the skillet along with the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Top the beef mixture with the cabbage and cover the skillet. Cook for about 15 minutes.

4. Remove the lid and mix the cabbage into the meat, then add a layer of shredded cheese.
5. Cover again and cook until the cheese is melty.

❔ FAQs

For a complete low carb meal, make this amazing homemade low carb bread recipe to serve alongside your stuffed cabbage casserole!

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💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Drain some of the grease from the cooked ground beef if you're not using something extra lean.
• The Rotel brand of tomatoes with chilies is excellent, and it's what I use in lots of dishes to add the perfect amount of kick!
• Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese you use on top if you like it extra cheesy.

📌 Low carb and packed with nutritious veggies, these lazy cabbage rolls are great for when a craving strikes but you don't want to go through lots of prep and cleanup.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• This casserole is great as a low carb option, but you can also add 1 to 2 cups of cooked rice to stretch the portions further and make an even more filling meal.
• Add more veggies like mushrooms, carrots, or broccoli for even more flavor and nutrition.
• Substitute ground turkey or even ground chicken for the beef for a slightly lightened-up version.
• In addition to the seasonings listed, you may want to add some salt and pepper for base flavor. Red pepper flakes are also a great way to easily add some extra kick.

🥫 Storage and Reheating

Keep your leftover beef and cabbage casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. It can easily be reheated in the microwave, or transfer to an oven-safe dish and reheat it that way.

This casserole can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

If you like, buy a full head of cabbage, a red bell pepper, and an onion ahead of time. Then chop them up and keep them in the fridge or freezer until you need to use them. This can cut down on cost and keep prep time short the night of!

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

Everything you need for a full meal is included in this stuffed cabbage casserole, but if you're looking for something a little extra, a great option is to serve it over top of Slow Cooker Quinoa or Instant Pot Quinoa! Or pair it with a Cornbread Casserole or these yummy Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes.

Another great option is anything from this list of St. Patrick's Day Desserts!

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