Description
Hearty Cabbage Beef Bake brings comfort straight from rustic kitchens, blending savory ground beef with tender cabbage layers. Warm, satisfying flavors meld together, offering you a perfect home-style meal that reminds of cherished family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Warm up the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a robust 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for baking.
- Navigate the ground beef through a sizzling skillet, transforming it from raw to perfectly browned. Eliminate excess fat by draining thoroughly.
- Introduce aromatic companions – finely chopped onions and garlic – allowing them to dance and soften in the skillet, releasing their fragrant essence over approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the shredded cabbage, gently guiding it to a tender state through intermittent stirring, watching it gradually surrender its crispness over 5-7 minutes.
- Orchestrate a flavor symphony by combining diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let these ingredients harmonize through a gentle 5-minute simmer.
- Transition the robust mixture into a generously greased 9×13-inch baking vessel, spreading it evenly and crowning the creation with a luxurious blanket of shredded cheese.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes for the cheese to melt into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Pause briefly, permitting the casserole a moment to settle and cool, then serve this comforting dish while its warmth and aroma invite immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version that fits different dietary needs.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini during the sautéing stage for more texture and vitamins.
- Create a low-carb option by using cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice or reducing the amount of cheese for fewer calories.
- Prepare the entire dish ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which allows flavors to develop deeper and makes meal prep easier for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg