Southern Style Cabbage Beef Bake
This Southern Style Cabbage Beef Bake is a hearty, comforting casserole made with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, tomatoes, broth, and melted cheddar. It’s an easy, satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped medium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic to the beef and cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix well and simmer 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and return to oven for 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add bell peppers or carrots for extra vegetables. Ground turkey or sausage may be substituted for beef. Pepper jack cheese adds a spicy twist.