Description
This hearty Cabbage Beef Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, cabbage, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is a winner for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
Sauce and Cheese Topping:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Place the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the beef.
- For a low-carb version, reduce the tomato sauce or use no-sugar-added versions.
- This dish freezes well for easy make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
