Description
A comforting and budget-friendly cabbage casserole that is easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (about 28 oz)
- 1 small can tomato sauce (about 8 oz)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- Optional topping: buttered breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Drain off excess grease and stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add your sauce: mix crushed tomatoes and a little tomato sauce, season with paprika, Italian seasoning, and a tiny pinch of sugar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prep the cabbage: chop into bite-sized pieces. Microwave with a splash of water for 3-4 minutes if extra firm (optional).
- Assemble: Layer half the cabbage in the dish, spoon over half the meat sauce, then sprinkle cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes until the cabbage is soft and the top is golden. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra tender cabbage, cover with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking, then uncover to brown the top. You can also use ground turkey or lentils as a protein substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg