Description
This Keto Beef Cabbage Roll Casserole is a low-carb, gluten-free comfort food dish that combines savory ground beef and tender cabbage baked to perfection with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. It’s a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for a keto dinner or anyone looking for a healthy, satisfying casserole option.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
Tomato Base and Seasonings
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheeses and Oils
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the casserole later.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to release its flavor.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Brown it thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Prepare Cabbage: In a separate skillet or large pot, cook the chopped cabbage over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until it softens slightly but still retains some crunch.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread half the cooked cabbage evenly on the bottom. Layer half the beef mixture over the cabbage. Repeat these layers with the remaining cabbage and beef mixture.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and the dish to cool slightly.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir a few tablespoons of cream cheese into the beef mixture before layering.
- This casserole freezes well—store in individual portions for convenient keto-friendly meals later.
