Description
This Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a comforting family dinner. Packed with flavorful ingredients and topped with gooey cheese, it’s a satisfying meal that’s also keto-friendly and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
Sauce and Cheese Topping:
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (no sugar added)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add cabbage: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for 5–7 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Combine ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is keto-friendly and reheats well for meal prep.
- You can add cauliflower rice or chopped bell peppers for extra volume and nutrients.
- Use ground turkey or plant-based meat to suit your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
