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Cabbage Beef Casserole Recipe

Comforting Cabbage Beef Casserole Recipe for Busy Weeknights

This Cabbage Beef Casserole Recipe is a hearty, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights, combining layers of seasoned beef, rice, and cabbage in a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots for a milder taste.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Can substitute with any bell pepper color.
  • 1 cup Rice Can substitute with brown rice for added fiber.
For the Casserole Base
  • 1 head Cabbage Can be swapped with kale.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce Use homemade sauce for fresher taste.
  • 1 can Condensed Tomato Soup Choose low-sodium varieties if preferred.
  • 1 cup Water Reduce amount for thicker sauce.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Use olive or vegetable oil.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • casserole dish

Method
 

How to Make Cabbage Beef Casserole
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in the chopped onion and green bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add uncooked rice into the beef mixture and stir to coat; continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slice the cabbage into thin strips, then layer it evenly at the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  5. Spread the cooked beef and rice mixture over the cabbage layer.
  6. Mix the tomato soup, tomato sauce, and water until smooth. Pour over the casserole.
  7. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optionally, serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added flavor.

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