Cabbage Beef Casserole
Warm, hearty, and bursting with comforting flavors, this Cabbage Beef Casserole is the perfect weeknight family dinner. Featuring tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, sautéed cabbage, and a rich tomato-infused sauce, this layered dish is a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. Topped with a generous sprinkle of melted cheese, it’s baked to golden perfection over a bed of fluffy rice, tying everything together in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pan casserole is easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients, like green cabbage and lean protein. Whether you're looking for cozy comfort food or a make-ahead meal that reheats beautifully, this classic casserole checks all the boxes. Serve it with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream for an extra touch of flavor! Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Remove any excess grease, if necessary.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the cooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Pour the beef and cabbage mixture over the rice, spreading it out in an even layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1052 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
