Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole
Ground beef and cabbage casserole with cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. Layered in a baking dish and baked until the cabbage softens and cheese melts. A low-carb take on traditional cabbage rolls without the rolling effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 14 ounce canned diced tomatoestomato sauce3/4cup
vegetable
- 1 cup cauliflower rice, not pre-cooked
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Cook ground beef and onions in a stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat until beef browns and crumbles. Stir in garlic. Drain well and return to pot.
- 3
Add tomatoes and seasonings to the beef and stir to combine.
- 4
Add cabbage over the sauce and cover the pot. Stir occasionally until cabbage begins to wilt.
- 5
Transfer cabbage mixture to the casserole dish and stir in cauliflower rice. Top with cheese.
- 6
Bake covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese, and cook uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.
Tips
Drain ground beef well after browning to remove excess fat and reduce liquid in final dish.
Wilting cabbage before transferring to casserole dish speeds up baking time.
Stir cauliflower rice into mixture rather than layering to distribute evenly and prevent drying out.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months.
Assemble casserole completely through cheese topping, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake from cold, adding 5 to 10 minutes to covered baking time.
Serve directly from casserole dish. Pairs with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip draining ground beef thoroughly to avoid a watery, greasy casserole.
Do not skip the initial wilting step to avoid crunchy cabbage in the final dish.
Do not add cauliflower rice before the mixture is in the casserole dish to avoid uneven cooking.