Looking for an easy cabbage recipe that’s hearty, healthy, and incredibly delicious? This Ground Beef and Cabbage Bake is the ultimate comfort food with a nutritious twist. Tender caramelized cabbage, savory browned ground beef, sweet bell peppers, and a rich layer of cheese come together in this easy cabbage casserole recipe that’s perfect for dinner any night of the week. This simple Mexican style cabbage bake is packed with high-quality protein, fiber, and bold flavor, making it a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make this easy ground beef and cabbage casserole using simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. As the cabbage bakes, it becomes tender with slightly caramelized edges that soak up all the savory flavors from the beef, onions, peppers, and spices. The result is a comforting, nutrient-dense cabbage dish that’s naturally gluten-free, filling, and incredibly flavorful.
If you’re looking for healthy cabbage recipes, easy weeknight dinner ideas, or creative ways to cook cabbage, this recipe is definitely one you’ll want to try. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep too!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
• Easy crowd pleaser cabbage bake
• Packed with protein and fiber
• Family-friendly comfort food
• Naturally gluten-free
• Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep
Ingredients:
- Cabbage : 2 lbs, 900 g
- One red bell pepper, diced
- One medium size yellow onion, diced
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ground beef: 1 lb, 450 g
- Seasoning: salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian herb blend: 1 tsp of EACH
- A pinch of chili flakes
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Marinara sauce: 1 cup, 245 g
- Sweet corn: 1 cup,165g ( canned or frozen)
- Black beans or pinto beans: 14 oz, 400 g
- Mexican blend cheese: 2 cups, 225 g ( divided)
- Grated Parmesan: 2 tbsp
- Scallions: for garnish
Timestamps & Instructions
0:00 chop the cabbage, dice the bell pepper and onion finely.
1:51 Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes, next add the cabbage and season with salt and pepper, cook stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes. Take it off the heat and set it aside.
3:24 Heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground beef, cook and crumble until no longer pink. Add the spices and minced garlic and cook for a minute or two. Add the marinara sauce and stir to coat. Then take it off the heat.
5:37 Assemble the dish: add the cabbage mixture to the pan, add sweet corns, beans, one cup of cheese and mix well.
6:26 Transfer the mixture to a 9 by 13 inch baking dish and spread out evenly. Top it with grated Parmesan and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F/ 200° C for 30 minutes. Then take it out of the oven and top with the second cup of cheese, bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
7:19 let it sit for at least 10 minutes prior to serving, then garnish with chopped scallions and enjoy.
Low-carb tip:
To make this recipe low carb, simply leave out the beans and corn.
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