Description
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring earthy cabbage, savory ground meat, and aromatic herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or pork
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
- Optional: shredded sharp cheddar or grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove mushrooms and set them aside.
- Lower the heat slightly, add remaining oil, and add the diced onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon. Brown the meat thoroughly, seasoning with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste and caramelize for 1–2 minutes; deglaze the pan with a splash of broth.
- Fold the sautéed mushrooms back into the pan. Add the sliced cabbage and remaining broth, tossing everything together. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Uncover, stir in the cream or Greek yogurt, and adjust seasoning. Top with shredded cheese if desired and transfer to a preheated 375°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
Use a wide skillet to avoid overcrowding, which causes steaming instead of browning. Adjust liquid as necessary during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cabbage casserole, low carb, comfort food, easy dinner, one pan meal
