Cozy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe: Comfort in Every Bite - Worth Pinning

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese