Cheesy Tomato Beef and Cabbage Bake
Cheesy Tomato Beef and Cabbage Bake
Ingredients
For the Beef and Cabbage Base
- 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tomato Sauce
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For the Topping
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Add the shredded green cabbage to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage wilts down and softens, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 9 min
- 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Transfer the beef and cabbage mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bake is heated through and slightly golden on top.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Tomato Beef and Cabbage Bake
Ingredients
For the Beef and Cabbage Base
- 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tomato Sauce
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For the Topping
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Add the shredded green cabbage to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage wilts down and softens, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 9 min - 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Transfer the beef and cabbage mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bake is heated through and slightly golden on top.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
⏱️ 5 min