Description
This Savory Cabbage Beef Bake is a hearty, oven-baked casserole made with layers of tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese. It’s a budget-friendly, low-carb comfort food perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Green cabbage (chopped)
- Crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- While sauce simmers, sauté chopped cabbage in olive oil or butter for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half the cabbage, half the meat mixture, then repeat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked rice or quinoa to the meat mixture for a fuller casserole.
- For a spicier version, use tomatoes with green chiles and red pepper flakes.
- Swap ground beef for turkey.
- Stir in sour cream or cream cheese for a creamier texture.
- Add vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers to stretch the dish.
