Layer casserole pan with cabbage

Here’s a clear way to layer a casserole pan with cabbage for a delicious baked dish:

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Cabbage Layered Casserole

Ingredients (basic idea):

• 1 medium head of cabbage, thinly sliced or chopped

• 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage)

• 1 cup cooked rice or pasta (optional)

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce

• 1-2 cups shredded cheese (optional)

• Salt, pepper, paprika, and other spices to taste

• 1-2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Cabbage:

   • Wash and thinly slice the cabbage.

   • Optionally, blanch for 2-3 minutes in boiling water to soften it slightly.

3. Cook Meat Mixture:

   • In a skillet, heat olive oil.

   • Sauté onions and garlic until soft.

   • Add ground meat, cook until browned.

   • Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and spices. Let simmer a few minutes.

4. Layer the Casserole:

   • Lightly grease a casserole pan.

   • Start with a layer of cabbage on the bottom.

   • Add a layer of meat mixture over the cabbage.

   • Optionally, sprinkle a layer of cooked rice or pasta.

   • Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with cabbage on top.

5. Top and Bake:

   • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if desired.

   • Cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes.

   • Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and cabbage is tender.

6. Serve:

   • Let cool 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

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If you want, I can give a shortcut version where the cabbage doesn’t need pre-cooking and the casserole is still perfectly tender—super easy for weeknight dinners. Do you want me to do that?