Description:

A quick casserole that has the same ingredients as cabbage rolls without all the work.

Source:

GiddiLynn

Serves/Makes:6 or more

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). ground beef
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) instant rice, uncooked
• 1 can spaghetti sauce (save 1/3 for top)
• 1 cup (225 ml) tomato juice
• 1/2 medium sized cabbage
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). garlic powder
• pinch of oregano
• pinch of basil
• 1 small onion, diced
• vegetable oil

Preparation

• Cut cabbage in bite size pieces and boil for 20 minutes or until tender, drain and set aside.
• Fry ground beef, drain and set aside.
• In a large bowl put all ingredients except oil and 1/3 of can of spaghetti sauce and mix until everything is covered with sauce.
• In a large roasting pan or casserole dish grease pan with vegetable oil.
• Pour mixture in dish and add remaining sauce on top.
• Cover and bake about 45 minutes at 350 degrees (175 C.).

Comments

I make mine plain but you can add other ingredients and experiment. It's a fast but good meal and not a lot of work like rolling cabbage rolls. This freezes well and works just as good as a side dish. Hope you enjoy it.