I am 60 years old and only tried this recently. Great flavors!.

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Looking for a satisfying dinner that’s both easy on the wallet and quick to prepare? This Cabbage Beef Casserole has it all—layers of flavorful ground beef, crisp cabbage, creamy tomato goodness, and gooey melted cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s bound to become a family favorite.

This homestyle recipe tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen, but it actually requires just a handful of simple ingredients and a little oven magic.

Ingredients (in table format):

Ingredient	Quantity
Small cabbage, shredded	1
Ground beef or turkey	1½ lbs
Large onion, chopped	1
Red bell pepper, chopped	½ cup
Diced tomatoes (undrained)	1 (15 oz can)
Salt	½ tsp
Pepper	¼ tsp
Sugar	¼ tsp
Caraway seeds (optional)	1 tsp
Tomato sauce	1 (8 oz can)
Reduced-fat sour cream	1 cup
Shredded Swiss cheese	1 cup (or preferred cheese)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Set your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to get things ready.

Step 2: Build the Base

Spread the shredded cabbage across the bottom of your dish. No pre-cooking needed—just use it raw.

Step 3: Cook the Beef Mix

Sauté the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat, then stir in diced tomatoes (juice included), salt, pepper, sugar, and caraway seeds for extra flavor. Spoon this mixture over the cabbage layer.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

Blend the tomato sauce and sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Pour it evenly over the beef mixture.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

Cover your casserole dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil, top the dish with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.