I’ve never tried such delicious cabbage! A very simple recipe that everyone will love!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, salt, black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and bay leaves; mix well.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

In a large baking dish, layer half of the cabbage at the bottom.

Spread half of the beef mixture over the cabbage, then add the remaining cabbage on top.

Pour the remaining beef mixture over the cabbage layer.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top; bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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