Description
A cozy and simple dish combining browned beef, soft cabbage, tangy tomato, and melty mozzarella, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 Heads cabbage (about 1.5 heads)
- 1 large Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
- 14 1/2 oz Tomatoes (diced can)
- 15 oz Tomato sauce
- 2 cups Brown rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups Mozzarella (shredded)
- 1/3 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the garlic and onion until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Layer half of the cabbage in a large baking dish, followed by the beef mixture, and top with the remaining cabbage.
- Pour water over the casserole and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the cabbage is tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap ground beef for cooked lentils or crumbled tempeh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cabbage casserole, comfort food, beef casserole, baked cabbage, easy dinner