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cabbage casserole with cheese, diced tomatoes and ground beef
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CABBAGE CASSEROLE

This Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole makes the perfect low carb dinner any night of the week! It's loaded with cheese, packed full of veggies, and is an absolute breeze to throw together.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main meal
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cabbage, cabbage casserole, cabbage rolls, casserole, casserole ideas, casserole recipe, Comfort food, dinner, family dinner, lazy cabbage rolls, unstuffed cabbage casserole, unstuffed cabbage rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 small Green Cabbage chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 White Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 (26 oz.) can Diced Tomatoes*
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Cheese (I like a blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack) grated
  • Fresh Parsley chopped, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef in the olive oil over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
    browned ground beef in a pot
  • Add the diced onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
    browned ground beef, diced green peppers and diced onions in a pot
  • Stir in the cabbage and cook until it softens and becomes tender, stirring frequently. Depending on how crunchy you want the cabbage to be in the casserole, this can take anywhere between 10-20 minutes.
    cooked ground beef and cabbage in a pot
  • Add the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes.
    green cabbage, spices and diced tomatoes in a pot
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish* and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
    shredded unmelted white and orange cheese on a casserole dish
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. For best results, let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
    cheesy cabbage casserole in a rectangular dish

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Notes

This is kind of a watery casserole thanks to the diced tomatoes. I personally don't mind it as most of the liquid can be drained off during serving. However, if you prefer a less watery casserole right from the get-go feel free to drain the diced tomatoes before adding them to the casserole in order to control the moisture.
You can always split the casserole among two smaller dishes and freeze one for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 2mg