Southern Style Cabbage Beef Bake You’ll Crave Every Night

Southern Style Cabbage Beef Bake is a comforting casserole filled with ground beef and cabbage, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

4 cups Cabbage Chopped, can use green or Napa cabbage.
1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based beef.
1 medium Onion Chopped; yellow works best.
4 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
1 can Crushed Tomatoes Can use tomatoes with herbs.
2 ts Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs like thyme or oregano can be used.

For the Topping

1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded; can use pepper jack for spiciness.
1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs are a substitute.

Equipment

oven
skillet
Large casserole dish
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the cabbage by chopping it into bite-sized pieces and steaming it for 5–7 minutes.
Cook the ground beef with chopped onion and garlic until browned.
Combine the steamed cabbage with the cooked beef mixture.
Transfer to a greased casserole dish and layer with cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For even flavor distribution, mix cabbage and beef mixture thoroughly before transferring it to the casserole dish.

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