Description
Hearty Cabbage Beef Bake delivers comforting midwest charm with layers of ground beef, tender cabbage, and melted cheese. Rustic flavors blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb beef chuck, cubed
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of olive oil.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and cubed beef chuck over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into crumbly pieces until no pink remains.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the meat, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Layer the chopped cabbage as the base of the prepared baking dish, creating an even, dense foundation.
- Spread the seasoned meat mixture directly over the cabbage, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour beef broth and tomato sauce evenly across the meat layer to maintain moisture and enhance flavor.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs across the top of the dish for a crispy texture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help set the layers and intensify the flavors.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Enhance the depth of flavor by adding a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar during the meat browning stage for a rich, complex taste profile.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms into the meat mixture for extra texture and nutrients.
- Create a low-carb option by replacing breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a crispy topping that adds crunch without excess carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 686 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg