Ultimate Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole
A heartwarming cheesy casserole filled with layers of cabbage, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Optional Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 6-8 minutes until beef is browned, and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped cabbage and sauté for about 5 minutes until it begins to wilt.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, pour beef broth over the top, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Customize it by adding leftover vegetables or replacing ground beef with lentils for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
