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Savory Cabbage Beef Bake

Savory Cabbage Beef Bake: Comfort Food for Every Table

Savory Cabbage Beef Bake is a budget-friendly, gluten-free casserole combining cabbage, ground beef, and tomatoes for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
  • 4 cups cabbage shredded, fresh preferred
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup cooked rice can substitute with quinoa
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce use gluten-free soy sauce if needed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook for about 7 minutes until browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes with juice, and cooked rice to the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook the mixture on medium-low heat for 5 minutes to meld flavors and soften cabbage.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until cabbage is tender and dish is heated through.
  7. Remove the foil and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the bake to rest enhances flavor melding and easier serving.

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