Description
This Cabbage Beef Bake is a hearty and flavorful one-dish meal that combines ground beef, cabbage, and gooey melted cheeses. A comforting and satisfying casserole perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Cabbage Beef Bake:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven and brown the beef: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, spices, and cabbage: Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix in cabbage, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer until cabbage is slightly tender.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake covered. Finish baking uncovered until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix for quicker prep.
- This dish freezes well—cool completely before freezing in portions.
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
