Description
This Savory Cabbage Beef Bake is a hearty and comforting casserole that combines ground beef, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and rice, all seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and Worcestershire sauce. It’s an easy, one-dish meal perfect for weeknight dinners, offering a balanced mix of protein, vegetables, and grains with a rich, savory taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small cabbage, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup cooked rice
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the bake doesn’t stick and cooks evenly.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Add Vegetables and Rice: Stir in the shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly so all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Simmer to Blend Flavors: Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes on low heat. This step helps the cabbage soften slightly and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the beef and cabbage mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the foil and let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors settle and makes it easier to portion.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adding a cup of shredded cheese on top in the last 10 minutes of baking creates a delicious cheesy crust.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
- Cook the rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to save time.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cabbage beef bake, savory bake, ground beef casserole, easy one-dish meal, comfort food
