UNROLLED CABBAGE ROLLS

Unrolled Cabbage Rolls image

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Beef

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb bulk pork sausage
2 clove garlic, minced
1 c onions, diced
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (about 15 ounces)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch of red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp thyme
3 c cooked rice
6 slice bacon, fried and crumbled
2 lb shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix)
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 can(s) tomato sauce (about 15 ounces)

Steps:

1. In a large skillet stir and brown beef, pork, garlic, and onion until meat is crumbled and no longer pink. Drain grease. Stir in diced tomatoes and seasonings. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to blend flavors and reduce juice a bit for about 10-12 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon and heat thoroughly. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Layer 1/3 of cole slaw mix in bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Put 1/2 of meat mixture on top of that layer. Next add another 1/3 of cole slaw mix. Now add remaining meat mixture and then top that with remaining cole slaw mix. Pour tomato sauce over top of casserole. Cover and bake for 50 minutes.
3. Uncover casserole and sprinkle cheese on top. Return to oven for 10-12 minutes to melt cheese. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.