Easy Cabbage Beef Bake

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this hearty and nutritious Easy Cabbage Beef Bake—a one-dish wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring tender layers of green cabbage, flavorful seasoned ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce, this casserole is topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese for the ultimate finishing touch. With just 15 minutes of prep and pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning, this budget-friendly recipe packs big flavor with minimal effort. Serve it straight from the oven for a warm, satisfying meal that’s gluten-free, low-carb, and guaranteed to please. A true dinner favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

📝 Instructions

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the cabbage: Remove the outer leaves, cut the cabbage into quarters, and slice out the core. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

5. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

6. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add half of the chopped cabbage to the bottom of the dish, spreading it out evenly.

8. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the cabbage layer, spreading it out evenly. Repeat with the remaining cabbage and beef mixture.

9. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

10. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, and return the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

12. Serve warm and enjoy your Easy Cabbage Beef Bake!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (362.7g)

Calories		416
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.9 g	36%
	Saturated Fat	11.6 g	58%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g
Cholesterol		79 mg	26%
Sodium		783 mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate		16.3 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	5.4 g	19%
	Total Sugars	8.3 g
Protein		25.0 g	50%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		382 mg	29%
Iron		3.3 mg	18%
Potassium		659 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1512 cal (60.4%%)

Protein: 602 cal (24.1%%)

Carbs: 389 cal (15.6%%)