Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Prep savoy cabbage: core, separate, and rinse leaves.
- Blanch cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice bath. Pat dry.
- Sauté onion in olive oil for 4–5 minutes, add garlic, then ground beef. Cook until browned, season with salt, pepper, paprika.
- Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and thyme. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Layer half the cabbage in dish. Spread beef mixture evenly, top with remaining cabbage.
- Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Sprinkle over top.
- Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Savoy cabbage offers tenderness and sweetness that elevate this dish. Use green cabbage if needed, but blanch longer. Easily adapted for keto or plant-based diets.