Savory Cabbage Beef Bake 🍽️🥬🥩🍅🍚

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This Savory Cabbage Beef Bake combines tender ground beef, sweet cabbage, rich tomato sauce, and aromatic spices into one comforting, satisfying dish. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a cozy dinner that feeds the whole family. Plus, it's budget-friendly and freezer-friendly!

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Cabbage Layer

  • 1 small head of green cabbage (about 2 cups shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sauce

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity, optional)
  • 1 cup beef broth (or water for a lighter version)
  • 1 bay leaf (remove before serving)

For Serving

  • Cooked rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ground Beef

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in the paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices, then remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Cabbage

  1. In the same skillet, add the olive oil and sauté the shredded cabbage over medium heat until it wilts and becomes tender (about 5–7 minutes).
  2. Splash in the apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Tomato Sauce

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar (if using), beef broth, and bay leaf. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 4: Assemble the Bake

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread half of the cabbage mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  3. Top the cabbage with the cooked ground beef mixture, spreading it out in an even layer.
  4. Pour the tomato sauce over the beef, making sure everything is coated.
  5. Finish by topping with the remaining cabbage layer.


 

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