Cabbage Beef Bake
A comforting and hearty dish combining tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 small cabbage, shredded
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a deep 13 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Place the shredded cabbage evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
Cooking
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef or turkey, adding the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Add undrained diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and caraway seeds to the drained beef mixture. Stir to combine.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture over the cabbage in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together tomato sauce and sour cream until well blended.
- Spread the sauce over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese on top, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding garlic powder or chopped garlic to the beef mixture. Red pepper flakes can add a kick. Substitute lean beef with ground chicken or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter option.