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savoy cabbage beef bake
Lily Brooks

Savoy Cabbage Beef Bake

This savory cabbage beef bake transforms budget-friendly ingredients into a delicious, hearty meal for the whole family—ready in just over an hour with incredible flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 387

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large head savoy cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Prep savoy cabbage: core, separate, and rinse leaves.
  2. Blanch cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice bath. Pat dry.
  3. Sauté onion in olive oil for 4–5 minutes, add garlic, then ground beef. Cook until browned, season with salt, pepper, paprika.
  4. Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and thyme. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
  5. Layer half the cabbage in dish. Spread beef mixture evenly, top with remaining cabbage.
  6. Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Sprinkle over top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

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.

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