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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 head green cabbage, shredded
1 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper, divided
Directions:

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