Ground Beef Cabbage Casserole
Hearty, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Ground Beef Cabbage Casserole is a must-try for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring layers of tender green cabbage, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onions, and aromatic herbs, this casserole is baked to perfection and topped with golden, bubbly mozzarella cheese. It’s a low-carb, one-pan dish that combines simple ingredients like canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to create a crowd-pleasing meal packed with wholesome goodness. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully for leftovers. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free dinner solution or a satisfying casserole to warm you up, this recipe delivers in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray or olive oil.
Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage, then cut it in half and remove the core. Slice the cabbage into thin strips about 1/2-inch wide.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
In the prepared casserole dish, layer half of the shredded cabbage evenly on the bottom. Top with half of the cooked ground beef, followed by half of the tomato sauce mixture. Repeat these layers with the remaining cabbage, beef, and sauce.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, and return the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 868 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*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.
