Cabbage Roll Casserole

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C.

   Cookware: oven

2. Step 2

   Combine the white rice and water with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low heat, and cook until the water is absorbed; remove from the heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 300.0 ml Water, 150.0 gr White Rice

   Cookware: saucepan

3. Step 3

   Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, then cook until wilted and reduced in volume.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 3.0 gr Fine Salt, 900.0 gr Green Cabbage, 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Transfer the cabbage to the baking dish. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, then add the beef and onion and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Ground Beef, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 200.0 gr Yellow Onion

   Cookware: baking dish, large skillet, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Add the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, and black pepper to the beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 12.0 gr Garlic, 4.0 gr Sweet Paprika, 45.0 gr Tomato Paste

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Stir in the tomato, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bay Leaf, 120.0 ml Beef Broth, 12.0 gr Brown Sugar, 800.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 15.0 ml Worcestershire Sauce

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Discard the bay leaves. Fold the cooked rice and beef mixture into the cabbage in the baking dish, spreading everything into an even layer.

   Cookware: baking dish, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 190°C until bubbling and the center reaches at least 71°C.

   Timer: 30 min (fixed)

   Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish, oven

9. Step 9

   Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is lightly browned and the sauce has thickened.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish, oven

10. Step 10

    Let the casserole rest before serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish