Description
This hearty and comforting Cabbage Beef Bake is a delicious low-carb dish that combines seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this easy-to-make casserole is a satisfying option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small head green cabbage (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until cabbage softens.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest before serving, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can add cooked rice or quinoa for extra substance.
- Enhance flavor with red pepper flakes or Worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
