Southern Style Cabbage Beef Bake
A hearty Southern classic featuring tender cabbage, savory beef, and a cheesy topping. This comforting casserole is full of flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck. It’s warm, filling, and made with simple pantry ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium head of cabbage chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and return to oven for 10–15 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish makes great leftovers and can be frozen for up to 2 months. You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or sausage for a fun twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 13.8gProtein: 21.3gFat: 22.5gSaturated Fat: 10.3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 5g