Description
Cabbage Beef Bake is a comforting and hearty baked dish that combines flavorful ground beef, tender cabbage, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Cabbage Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, then cabbage, and cook until slightly wilted. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and cooked rice.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with cheeses, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
- This dish freezes well—assemble ahead and freeze before baking.
- You can swap the beef for ground turkey or sausage for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
