Description
This Keto Beef Cabbage Roll Casserole is a delicious low-carb twist on the classic cabbage rolls, with all the flavors you love in an easy-to-make casserole. It’s a comforting, hearty dish perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Casserole Layers:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, ground beef, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook Cabbage: In a separate skillet, cook cabbage until slightly softened.
- Assemble Casserole: Layer cabbage and beef mixture in a greased baking dish. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, stir a few tablespoons of cream cheese into the beef mixture before layering.
- This casserole freezes well—store in individual portions for easy keto-friendly meals later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg