Cabbage Rolls Casserole Recipe

Growing up cabbage rolls was something my Grandma and my mom both made quite often.

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb . lean ground pork or beef
1 large onion , diced
3 cloves garlic , crushed
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 large can (28oz) diced tomatoes
1 large head of cabbage
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 tablespoon olive oil

OPTIONAL TOPPING
2 cups gruyere or monterey jack cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. Brown beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Stir in tomatoes (including juice), tomato paste, seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes until thickened.
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