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This Purple Cabbage Casserole is a hearty, one pot recipe that is a simple, comforting twist on the classic Polish dish Golabki (Stuffed Cabbage). Instead of rolling each leaf, everything is layered into one pot—making it an easy, nourishing weeknight meal. With lean ground meat, tender cabbage, and a cozy tomato sauce, this dish is a great source of protein, fiber, and satisfying flavor. It’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with the smell of home and makes for even better leftovers. Whether you use purple or green cabbage, it’s a warm-your-belly classic.
Purple Cabbage Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef (turkey, chicken, buffalo or combo).
- 1 1/4 cup rice, cooked.
- 1 onion, chopped, lightly sauteed.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper.
- 1 Head purple cabbage, sliced thin (Depending on the size of the cabbage may only use ¾ of the cabbage) Green cabbage works just as well.
- 1 large can (22 oz) Campbell’s tomato soup or large can chopped tomatoes.
Instructions Preheat oven: 325 degrees
- In a large bowl mix meat, onion, salt, pepper and rice.
- Line the bottom of a deep roaster type pan (11×9) with a layer of cabbage.
- Layer on top of cabbage beef and rice mixture.
- Alternate layers with cabbage, then beef and top with cabbage.
- Pour Campbell’s Soup over the entire casserole (or tomatoes).
- Cover with lid and bake.
- Bake for 90 minutes.
It’s simply the Polish Dish called Golumpki or Golabki, ie Stuffed Cabbage in a casserole form. Enjoy! Recipe credit goes to Mary’s mom, Mrs. L. W., sweet neighbors from childhood.
– Coach Marie 🥦
