Description
This hearty and comforting Cabbage Beef Bake is a delicious one-dish meal that combines seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine with Cabbage and Rice: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until it starts to wilt. Remove from heat and mix in the cooked rice and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Brown rice or quinoa can be substituted for white rice.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
