Description
A cozy and easy casserole that combines tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage
- 1 to 1.5 pounds of ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano)
- Optional: shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef with chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning well.
- Slice the cabbage into strips and layer it in a baking dish.
- Mix crushed tomatoes and broth, season, and pour over the cabbage.
- Top with browned beef.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow the casserole to rest after baking to set and enhance flavors. Adjust seasonings according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg