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cabbage and beef casserole

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N/W, IN
Updated on Dec 5, 2025

This recipe makes a lot. It should easily feed a family of 5-6.

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Try this comforting cabbage and beef casserole when you need an easy dinner on a cold day. Cooking the cabbage in beef broth adds a rich, savory flavor to the cabbage. The ground beef mixture is seasoned with onion soup mix, oregano, and garlic powder for a ton of flavor. Mixed with the cooked rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato soup, it creates a hearty filling. Layered with the cooked, shredded cabbage, it's a great casserole dinner. If you want to make things a little different, sprinkle shredded cheese on top at the very end of baking.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - cabbage, medium - large head, shredded 1/2 inch wide
  • 3 - beef bullion cubes
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 packages dried onion soup mix (1 oz each)
  • 1 can tomato soup (10.75 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups white rice, cooked

How To Make cabbage and beef casserole

  • Boil shredded cabbage in 3 - 4 cups of water with 3 beef bouillon cubes.
    Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Boil shredded cabbage in 3 - 4 cups of water with 3 beef bouillon cubes. Cook until tender but not mushy. Save about 1/2 cup of flavored water. Drain and set aside.
  • Brown ground beef. Add 2 packages of onion soup mix.
    Step 2
    In a large Dutch oven, brown ground beef. When nearly done, drain excess grease. Add 2 packages of onion soup mix and stir. Cook until the meat is slightly browned.
  • Add tomato soup, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of water.
    Step 3
    Add tomato soup, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of water.
  • Add oregano and garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Step 4
    Add oregano and garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook on low-medium heat until slightly bubbling, stir often.
  • Fold in cooked rice and set aside.
    Step 5
    Fold in cooked rice and set aside.
  • Line the bottom of a casserole dish with cabbage. Spoon flavored water over the cabbage.
    Step 6
    In a medium oval roaster or large casserole dish (9x13), line the bottom with cabbage. Spoon flavored water over the cabbage.
  • Add the meat and rice mixture over the cabbage.
    Step 7
    Add the meat and rice mixture over the cabbage.
  • Cover and bake in a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.
    Step 8
    Cover and bake in a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes. Cooking time may vary a bit. When done, it should be slightly browned on top.
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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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