🥬 Cheesy Ground Beef & Cabbage Casserole
A simple, hearty low-carb one-pan meal made with seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, Rotel tomatoes, and melted cheese. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
⏱️ Prep Time
10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time
15–20 minutes
🍽️ Servings
4
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups diced cabbage
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
- Soften the cabbage:
Dice the cabbage into small pieces and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 2 minutes to give it a head start on softening. - Brown the beef:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed. - Add the cabbage:
Stir the softened cabbage into the cooked beef. - Season:
Add the Rotel tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined. - Simmer:
Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for about 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage reaches your preferred tenderness. If the mixture seems dry, add a small splash of water or beef broth. - Add the cheese:
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar or pepper jack evenly over the top. - Melt:
Cover the skillet again and cook for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. - Serve:
Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then spoon into bowls and serve hot.
🌶️ Optional Add-Ins
- Diced onion or bell pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes for extra heat
- A little Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped green onions on top
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for serving
💡 Keto-Friendly Note
This can be a keto-friendly, low-carb meal because it contains no rice, pasta, flour, or potatoes. Check the carbohydrate count on your particular Rotel and cheese, especially if you’re tracking carbs closely.
Cheesy, savory, filling, and made in one skillet—easy comfort food! 🧀🥩🥬
