Description
Hearty Cabbage and Ground Beef Casserole brings rustic comfort straight from home kitchens. Savory layers of seasoned beef, tender cabbage, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that warms souls and delights diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, crumbling it with a utensil and ensuring no pink remains. Eliminate any accumulated grease.
- Introduce finely diced onions and aromatic garlic to the meat, sautéing until onions become translucent and emit a fragrant aroma.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage, tomatoes with their natural juices, robust beef broth, umami-rich soy sauce, warming paprika, earthy thyme, robust oregano, seasoning elements, and ground black pepper into the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, securing the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes, enabling the cabbage to soften and ingredients to harmonize their flavors.
- Once the vegetables reach desired tenderness and liquid reduces slightly, remove from heat. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant garnish. Serve piping hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Ensure ground beef is fully browned and crumbled for even texture and flavor distribution.
- Drain excess fat completely to prevent greasy consistency and maintain a lighter dish.
- Select fresh, crisp cabbage for maximum crunch and vibrant taste in the final meal.
- Consider adding grated cheese on top for extra richness and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg