Pioneer Woman’s Cabbage Casserole
Pioneer Woman’s Cabbage Casserole has all the flavors of cabbage rolls but involves a lot less labor than making cabbage rolls from scratch. The leftovers are delicious, whether they are reheated in the microwave or eaten cold straight from the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 medium green cabbage roughly chopped (1 pound)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes well drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar divided (6 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a 2-quart (7 x 11-inch) baking dish with butter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan set over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper to the pan; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, paprika, thyme, and cayenne, and continue to cook while stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped cabbage and the drained tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring often, for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft.
- Remove the pan from the heat and mix in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbling and the cheese is browned.
- Before serving, let the dish rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Cabbage Substitutes. For this dish, I like to use standard green cabbage; however, savoy or napa cabbage would also work in its place if you find yourself in need of a replacement.
- Add Sausage. You can make things a bit more interesting by substituting half of the ground beef with ground Italian sausage — it’s not conventional, but it’s delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1228mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 772IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 4mg
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