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Cabbage Beef Bake

Cabbage Beef Bake is a hearty, comforting casserole that combines tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and a flavorful tomato sauce topped with melted cheese.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Casserole:**
  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 medium head of cabbage chopped
  • - 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • - 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • - 1 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice optional
  • **For the Topping:**
  • - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • - Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula
  • - Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Beef Mixture:**
  2. - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  4. - Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. **Prepare the Cabbage:**
  6. - In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the chopped cabbage for 3–4 minutes, then drain. Alternatively, sauté the cabbage in a large skillet with a bit of olive oil until slightly softened.
  7. **Assemble the Casserole:**
  8. - In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cabbage on the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture over the cabbage. Repeat the layers with the remaining cabbage and beef mixture.
  9. - If using rice, add a layer of cooked rice between the cabbage and beef layers.
  10. **Bake the Casserole:**
  11. - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  12. - Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. **Serve:**
  14. - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a standalone meal or with a side of crusty bread.