Description
This Savory Cabbage Beef Bake is a hearty, budget-friendly comfort meal made with ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and rice. It’s baked to perfection for a flavorful, family-style dinner that’s simple, filling, and satisfying on any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small cabbage, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and onion softened. Drain excess fat.
- Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes to begin wilting.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juice, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 4–5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to lightly caramelize the top.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Top with shredded cheese during the last 10 minutes for a cheesy crust.
- Freeze leftovers up to 3 months for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
