Cabbage, ground beef, and a tangy tomato-based sauce team up in this flavorful casserole. The ground beef and cabbage are cooked separately and then combined to make the tasty casserole. A melted cheese topping finishes the dish perfectly. It’s hearty enough to serve on its own, but feel free to add some crusty bread or biscuits and a salad for a satisfying family dinner.
Make It Ahead
Prepare the ground beef mixture and cabbage and refrigerate them separately overnight. Assemble the casserole and bake it at 350 F for about 30 to 35 minutes. Top the beef layer with cheese and bake until melted .
Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole
Cabbage and ground beef team up to make this satisfying and tasty one-dish meal. You can prepare it ahead, too!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles, Side Dish, Ground Beef, Cabbage
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste, divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 head cabbage (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the onion and bell pepper and continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain and discard the excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, coarsely chop the cabbage and place it in a large saucepan. Add 1 to 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
- Drain the cabbage and place it in the baking dish. Top the cabbage with the ground beef mixture.
- Bake the casserole for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and continue baking for about 5 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted.
