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🥘 Ground Beef and Cabbage Casserole
A hearty, budget-friendly comfort dish made with seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, tomatoes, and melted cheese. It’s simple, filling, and great for family dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional:
- 1 cup cooked rice (for a heartier casserole)
- ½ tsp chili flakes for heat
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Cook the beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add garlic and ground beef.
- Cook until beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat.
3️⃣ Add cabbage and sauce
- Stir in chopped cabbage.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 8–10 minutes, until cabbage softens slightly.
4️⃣ Assemble the casserole
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- If using rice, mix it in now.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- garlic bread
- mashed potatoes
- a simple salad
💡 Tip:
This casserole reheats well and often tastes even better the next day.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🥘 a one-pot stovetop version (no baking needed)
- 🥔 a potato and cabbage beef casserole
- 🥬 a low-carb keto version.