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Savory Cabbage Beef Bake

Savory Cabbage Beef Bake for Cozy Family Dinners

Savory Cabbage Beef Bake is a comforting, budget-friendly meal, perfect for cozy family dinners, combining ground beef and cabbage.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or turkey or plant-based ground meat
  • 1 small Onion chopped; shallots for milder taste
  • 1 small Cabbage shredded; kale or collard greens can substitute
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes with juice; fresh tomatoes work well too
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice or quinoa or cauliflower rice for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for deeper flavor is an option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust per taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust per taste
Optional Variation
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder add for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the beef until browned and onion is translucent (about 7-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  3. Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
  4. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, compacting it slightly with a spatula.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until cabbage is tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

For quick cooking, finely shred the cabbage. Adjust moisture with water or broth if needed.

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