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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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Equipment

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

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

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Beef Mixture:**
  • - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • - 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.
  • - Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • **Prepare the Cabbage:**
  • - 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.
  • **Assemble the Casserole:**
  • - 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.
  • - If using rice, add a layer of cooked rice between the cabbage and beef layers.
  • **Bake the Casserole:**
  • - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • - 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.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a standalone meal or with a side of crusty bread.