Description
A heartwarming twist on traditional cabbage rolls, this casserole combines savory beef, tender cabbage, and melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 green bell pepper (can use red or yellow)
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz can)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 a large head of cabbage
- 1 to 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (can use Monterey Jack cheese)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by dicing the onions and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic. Cut the cabbage in half, remove outer leaves, core it, and chop half into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until soft and aromatic. Once softened, add the bell pepper; remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and the ground beef to the same skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the onion powder, oregano, paprika, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld with the beef.
- Add chopped cabbage to the pan, gently stir to blend. Cover with a lid, cooking on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Stir and cook for another 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Top the dish with shredded cheese and cover for a couple of minutes to let it melt. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the casserole a day in advance without adding cheese until ready to bake. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg