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Savory Cabbage Beef Bake Recipe

4.8 from 730 reviews

Savory Cabbage Beef Bake is a comforting, hearty casserole featuring ground beef, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cooked rice. This easy-to-make dish is perfectly seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika, then baked to tender perfection—a great one-dish meal for family dinners.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small cabbage, shredded

Other Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for baking.
  2. Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat to avoid greasiness.
  3. Add Remaining Ingredients: To the skillet, add the shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  4. Simmer Mixture: Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors and soften the cabbage slightly.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the beef and cabbage mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
  6. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are nicely blended.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving warm. This allows the dish to set and flavors to develop further.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
  • You can substitute cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
  • Make sure to drain excess fat from the cooked beef to keep the dish from becoming too oily.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.

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