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!
Ingredients
- Cooking spray for the baking dish
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 to 6 cups chopped cabbage
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.Cooking spray for the baking dish
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Break the beef up and add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain off excess fat.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound ground beef | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper | 1 clove garlic
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and the black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce | 2 tsp apple cider vinegar | ½ tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Meanwhile, put the chopped cabbage 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 just tender.4 to 6 cups chopped cabbage | 1 tsp kosher salt
- Drain the cabbage very well 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.4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
If your tomatoes are extra juicy, let the beef mixture simmer a bit longer to reduce slightly before assembling the casserole.
You can assemble the casserole ahead and refrigerate it before baking; add the cheese near the end of baking as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1464mgPotassium: 915mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1142IUVitamin C: 103mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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