Description
Hearty Cabbage Beef Bake brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables with its rich, layered flavors. Succulent ground beef nestles between tender cabbage leaves, creating a satisfying meal that delights home cooks and hungry families alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb beef chuck, cubed
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Binding:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 0.25 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish with a light coating of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious skillet, brown the ground beef and cubed beef chuck over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the meat, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a large mixing bowl and incorporate chopped cabbage, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley to create a binding liquid.
- Pour the egg mixture over the meat and cabbage, then gently fold in breadcrumbs until everything is evenly coated and well-distributed.
- Carefully transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top of the casserole to help achieve a golden, crispy surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns a rich golden brown and the cabbage is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Enhance the dish’s nutritional profile by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more color and vitamins.
- Create a low-carb version by replacing breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds, making it keto-friendly and gluten-free.
- Boost flavor intensity by incorporating additional herbs like thyme or rosemary, or sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking for a crispy, savory crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 564 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg