Low Carb Italian Beef and Cabbage Casserole

This savory Italian Beef and Cabbage Casserole is a budget-friendly recipe that you can whip up and have baking in the oven in just 10 minutes. Seasoned with herbs of rosemary, basil, oregano, and thyme, you’ll taste the Italian influence that shines through in every delicious bite.

If you’ve ever had stuffed cabbage leaves, this Beef and Cabbage Casserole is similar in taste, but with much less work. This casserole starts with a base of bacon and sauteed shredded cabbage that is followed by a layer of Italian herb-infused cooked ground beef. Top off this tasty combination with shredded cheddar cheese before sliding it into the oven to get bubbly and browned.

These simple ingredients make this an awesome casserole for a busy weeknight. Serve it with a simple side salad and a slice of crusty bread slathered with butter. It’s an all-star meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Variations on this recipe

The recipe is delicious and works well if you’re on a Keto or low carb diet. However, if you’re not restricted in your diet, here are a few ingredients that you might consider adding to change the basic recipe just a bit.

• Add a can of drained and chopped tomatoes to the cooked beef portion of the recipe
• If you’re looking for leaner meat, you can substitute ground turkey
• If you’re looking for spicier meat, use ground sausage or mix it with the beef.
• Add pre-cooked or leftover white or brown rice to the ground beef mixture
• Keep it Italian and use shredded Mozzarella cheese on top instead of cheddar cheese

How to store leftovers

Tightly cover or transfer to an airtight container any leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave at short intervals until warm. Alternately, transfer leftovers to a baking dish, the cover will foil, and heat in the oven on a low temperature until heated through.

Ingredients

Ground Beef
Shredded cabbage
Butter
Bacon
Dried herbs of basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary
Shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and reserve 1 tbsp of the bacon grease in the skillet.
3. Add 2 tbsp of butter to the bacon grease in the skillet, and add the crumbled bacon back in.
4. Place the shredded cabbage in the skillet, and stir to coat it in the butter and bacon grease.
5. Pour the cabbage mixture into the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
6. In the same skillet, add the ground beef, and cook until completely browned over medium-high heat.
7. Mix in the oregano, thyme, rosemary, and basil, as well as salt and pepper to taste.
8. Layer the cooked beef over the top of the cabbage in the casserole dish.
9. Top the mixture with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly on top.
11. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

You’ll love this easy Italian Beef and Cabbage Casserole that’s savory, cheesy, and beefy. From stovetop to oven, it’s a quick, no-fuss homemade meal that’s big on taste! Here’s a bonus tip: you can actually assemble this casserole the night before. Cover it tightly and store it in the fridge overnight and bake before you’re ready to serve it. Win-win!

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