Kaalilaatikko - a delicious Finnish Cabbage & Mince Casserole. The best cabbage dish, ever.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Chop the cabbage and onion finely.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.

Stir in the chopped cabbage and grated carrot, cooking until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.

In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.

Combine the cooked rice with the beef and cabbage mixture.

In a bowl, whisk together milk, egg, salt, black pepper, sugar, thyme, and nutmeg.

Pour the milk mixture over the meat and rice mixture, stirring to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and smooth the top.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top for a crispy crust.

Add bay leaves on top for flavor.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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