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
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 8 ounces 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 medium 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.
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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