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Joe Rooney

Keto Cabbage Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe Easy

This Keto Cabbage Casserole with Ground Beef delivers a delicious low-carb meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Combining tender cabbage with savory ground beef and a cheesy sauce, it’s a comforting casserole that’s easy to make and can be adapted to dairy-free options without losing its rich flavors.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of green cabbage chopped (red cabbage works too)
  • 1 large peeled and grated carrot
  • 1 pound ground beef or chicken mince for a lighter option
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese optional for dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese optional for dairy-free version
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 medium onion diced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Crispy bacon bits for topping or parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to start warming up.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped cabbage, grated carrot, minced garlic, and diced onion to the skillet; sauté until the cabbage softens a bit and the onion becomes clear.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is creamy and combined, then sprinkle in the Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer this mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  6. Bake the casserole in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly crust.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, omit the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. You can use vegan cheese substitutes or nutritional yeast to keep the cheesy flavor without dairy.