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• Why You Need My Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe
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• Recipe Reviews

This easy cabbage roll casserole recipe has all the cozy flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls without rice, all in one dish. If you love the flavor of cabbage soup with hamburger or fried cabbage , this recipe takes their comforting flavors up a notch for a healthy dinner you can make any night of the week. No rolling needed!

Why You Need My Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

• Classic flavor without the work of wrapping each cabbage leaf
• Beefy, cheesy, and loaded with veggies
• Simple grocery store ingredients
• No pre-cooking cauliflower or cabbage, and no layering
• Naturally healthy, gluten-free, & low carb

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my unstuffed cabbage roll casserole recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Avocado Oil – For sauteing. Olive oil or any neutral oil of choice works as well.
• Garlic – I use fresh garlic, but you can use jarred minced garlic for convenience. You can also saute 1/2 an onion along with the garlic if you like. If you don’t have any garlic, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and just add it to the beef instead of sauteing.
• Ground Beef – I use grass-fed 85/15 beef, but any kind works. Ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey are also excellent alternatives. If you use a fatty meat, such as pork or 80/20 beef, If using fatty ground beef, be sure to drain the access grease from the meat before mixing into the other ingredients.
• Seasonings – You will need sea salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning for this cabbage roll casserole recipe.
• Rice Of Your Choice – Traditional cabbage roll casserole recipes usually use rice. I used cauliflower rice as a healthy option, but you could use brown or white rice instead. You won’t need to cook raw cauliflower rice separately — it will cook right inside the casserole, and does so much faster than regular rice. However, if using white or brown rice, it’s best to pre-cook it. Otherwise, the casserole will take too long to cook and the recipe would need to be adjusted to include more wet ingredients (chicken or beef broth is commonly added when using uncooked rice), since dry rice would absorb a lot of the moisture.
• Cabbage – You can chop or shred it yourself, or use a pre-shredded variety. It will cook together with everything else, so no pre-cooking necessary. Any color cabbage works!
• Marinara Sauce – I used homemade marinara sauce , but you can use store-bought to keep this recipe super fast. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use canned diced tomatoes (drain first) or tomato sauce instead, and add more Italian seasoning.
• Mozzarella C heese – You can substitute other melting cheese like Monterey jack cheese. To make this cabbage roll casserole dairy-free, simply omit the cheese. It’s used on top only, so you can easily skip it if you want to.

VARIATION: Make it spicy!

For extra kick, try some of these ways to add spicy flair to this casserole!

• Add a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning at the same time as the other spices.
• Mix 1-2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes with the beef and marinara sauce.
• Use pepper jack cheese in place of mozzarella cheese.
• Stir in minced jalapeno at the same time as minced garlic.

How To Make Cabbage Roll Casserole

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Saute garlic. Heat oil in a large saute pan or large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Brown beef. Increase to medium-high heat. Add ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned.
3. Mix cabbage, rice, an seasoning. In a large casserole dish , stir together riced cauliflower (or cooked rice), chopped cabbage, and Italian seasoning.
4. Stir in beef and marinara. Add cooked ground beef and marinara sauce to the cabbage mixture. Stir to combine.

1. Bake cabbage roll casserole. Cook in a preheated oven until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
2. Melt cheese on top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of the casserole. Continue baking until cheese is golden brown and the cabbage is completely cooked through. (If the cheese browns before the cabbage is done, remove from the oven, cover with foil, and then continue baking.)

More Cheesy Casserole Recipes

Enjoy more classic and comforting flavors with these easy casseroles!

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Saute Pan – The larger surface area makes this pan ideal for cooking chicken, searing meats, or breaking up ground beef for this low carb cabbage roll casserole.
• Baking Dish – This standard 9×13 baking dish is perfect for sheet cakes, roast chickens, and casseroles.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 tbsp Avocado oil (or oil of choice) ▢
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
• 1 1/2 lb Ground beef ▢
• 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 4 cups Cauliflower rice (or cooked white rice) ▢
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning ▢
• 3/4 head Cabbage (chopped/shredded; ~6 cups) ▢
• 3 cups Marinara sauce ▢
• 3 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded; omit for paleo, dairy-free or whole 30) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for up to a minute, until fragrant.
2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned, about 10 minutes . Drain if needed.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
4. In a 9×13 in (23×33 cm) baking dish , stir together the rice cauliflower, chopped cabbage, and Italian seasoning.
5. When the ground beef is cooked through, stir that in. Stir in marinara sauce.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes , until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
7. Top with shredded mozzarella, if using. (If not, just continue baking without it.) Continue baking for about 15 minutes , until the cheese is golden brown and the cabbage is completely cooked through.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

• Store: Pop leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3–5 days.
• Reheat: Microwave a serving or warm the whole thing in the oven at 350 degrees F. If it’s frozen, thaw first or bake covered straight from frozen so the top doesn’t burn.
• Freeze: Yep, you can freeze it! Best to do it after baking so the cabbage holds up better.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Freezer Meal System , Keto Ebook Bundle , and Winter Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
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• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Cabbage Roll Casserole (Healthy Comfort Food)

This cabbage roll casserole recipe with ground beef has all the flavor of cabbage rolls, without the effort. An easy, healthy dinner!

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/easy-lazy-cabbage-roll-casserole-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Avocado oil (or oil of choice)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 lb Ground beef
• 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 4 cups Cauliflower rice (or cooked white rice)
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 head Cabbage (chopped/shredded; ~6 cups)
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 3 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded; omit for paleo, dairy-free or whole 30)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for up to a minute, until fragrant.
2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned, about 10 minutes . Drain if needed.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
4. In a 9x13 in (23x33 cm) baking dish , stir together the rice cauliflower, chopped cabbage, and Italian seasoning.
5. When the ground beef is cooked through, stir that in. Stir in marinara sauce.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes , until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
7. Top with shredded mozzarella, if using. (If not, just continue baking without it.) Continue baking for about 15 minutes , until the cheese is golden brown and the cabbage is completely cooked through.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

• Store: Pop leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3–5 days.
• Reheat: Microwave a serving or warm the whole thing in the oven at 350 degrees F. If it’s frozen, thaw first or bake covered straight from frozen so the top doesn’t burn.
• Freeze: Yep, you can freeze it! Best to do it after baking so the cabbage holds up better.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Freezer Meal System , Keto Ebook Bundle , and Winter Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

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• Why You Need My Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Cabbage Roll Casserole
• More Cheesy Casserole Recipes
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Cabbage Roll Casserole (Healthy Comfort Food) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

This easy cabbage roll casserole recipe has all the cozy flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls without rice, all in one dish. If you love the flavor of cabbage soup with hamburger or fried cabbage , this recipe takes their comforting flavors up a notch for a healthy dinner you can make any night of the week. No rolling needed!

Why You Need My Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

• Classic flavor without the work of wrapping each cabbage leaf
• Beefy, cheesy, and loaded with veggies
• Simple grocery store ingredients
• No pre-cooking cauliflower or cabbage, and no layering
• Naturally healthy, gluten-free, & low carb

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my unstuffed cabbage roll casserole recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Avocado Oil – For sauteing. Olive oil or any neutral oil of choice works as well.
• Garlic – I use fresh garlic, but you can use jarred minced garlic for convenience. You can also saute 1/2 an onion along with the garlic if you like. If you don’t have any garlic, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and just add it to the beef instead of sauteing.
• Ground Beef – I use grass-fed 85/15 beef, but any kind works. Ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey are also excellent alternatives. If you use a fatty meat, such as pork or 80/20 beef, If using fatty ground beef, be sure to drain the access grease from the meat before mixing into the other ingredients.
• Seasonings – You will need sea salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning for this cabbage roll casserole recipe.
• Rice Of Your Choice – Traditional cabbage roll casserole recipes usually use rice. I used cauliflower rice as a healthy option, but you could use brown or white rice instead. You won’t need to cook raw cauliflower rice separately — it will cook right inside the casserole, and does so much faster than regular rice. However, if using white or brown rice, it’s best to pre-cook it. Otherwise, the casserole will take too long to cook and the recipe would need to be adjusted to include more wet ingredients (chicken or beef broth is commonly added when using uncooked rice), since dry rice would absorb a lot of the moisture.
• Cabbage – You can chop or shred it yourself, or use a pre-shredded variety. It will cook together with everything else, so no pre-cooking necessary. Any color cabbage works!
• Marinara Sauce – I used homemade marinara sauce , but you can use store-bought to keep this recipe super fast. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use canned diced tomatoes (drain first) or tomato sauce instead, and add more Italian seasoning.
• Mozzarella C heese – You can substitute other melting cheese like Monterey jack cheese. To make this cabbage roll casserole dairy-free, simply omit the cheese. It’s used on top only, so you can easily skip it if you want to.

VARIATION: Make it spicy!

For extra kick, try some of these ways to add spicy flair to this casserole!

• Add a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning at the same time as the other spices.
• Mix 1-2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes with the beef and marinara sauce.
• Use pepper jack cheese in place of mozzarella cheese.
• Stir in minced jalapeno at the same time as minced garlic.

How To Make Cabbage Roll Casserole

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Saute garlic. Heat oil in a large saute pan or large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Brown beef. Increase to medium-high heat. Add ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned.
3. Mix cabbage, rice, an seasoning. In a large casserole dish , stir together riced cauliflower (or cooked rice), chopped cabbage, and Italian seasoning.
4. Stir in beef and marinara. Add cooked ground beef and marinara sauce to the cabbage mixture. Stir to combine.

1. Bake cabbage roll casserole. Cook in a preheated oven until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
2. Melt cheese on top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of the casserole. Continue baking until cheese is golden brown and the cabbage is completely cooked through. (If the cheese browns before the cabbage is done, remove from the oven, cover with foil, and then continue baking.)

More Cheesy Casserole Recipes

Enjoy more classic and comforting flavors with these easy casseroles!

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Saute Pan – The larger surface area makes this pan ideal for cooking chicken, searing meats, or breaking up ground beef for this low carb cabbage roll casserole.
• Baking Dish – This standard 9×13 baking dish is perfect for sheet cakes, roast chickens, and casseroles.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 tbsp Avocado oil (or oil of choice) ▢
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
• 1 1/2 lb Ground beef ▢
• 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 4 cups Cauliflower rice (or cooked white rice) ▢
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning ▢
• 3/4 head Cabbage (chopped/shredded; ~6 cups) ▢
• 3 cups Marinara sauce ▢
• 3 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded; omit for paleo, dairy-free or whole 30) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for up to a minute, until fragrant.
2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned, about 10 minutes . Drain if needed.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
4. In a 9×13 in (23×33 cm) baking dish , stir together the rice cauliflower, chopped cabbage, and Italian seasoning.
5. When the ground beef is cooked through, stir that in. Stir in marinara sauce.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes , until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
7. Top with shredded mozzarella, if using. (If not, just continue baking without it.) Continue baking for about 15 minutes , until the cheese is golden brown and the cabbage is completely cooked through.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

• Store: Pop leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3–5 days.
• Reheat: Microwave a serving or warm the whole thing in the oven at 350 degrees F. If it’s frozen, thaw first or bake covered straight from frozen so the top doesn’t burn.
• Freeze: Yep, you can freeze it! Best to do it after baking so the cabbage holds up better.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Freezer Meal System , Keto Ebook Bundle , and Winter Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Easy Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe