The “3 Pepper Cabbage Beef N’ Cheese” recipe from lovewithrecipes.com offers a savory and comforting dish that combines lean ground beef, a medley of peppers, cabbage, and cheese, all baked to perfection. Here’s a detailed exploration of this delightful recipe:
Recipe: 3 Pepper Cabbage Beef N’ Cheese
Overview:
- Name: 3 Pepper Cabbage Beef N’ Cheese
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Description: A hearty dish featuring ground beef, peppers, cabbage, and cheese, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Recipe Category: Meat
- Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 219.1
- Fat Content: 10.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 51.7mg
- Sodium Content: 364mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 16.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions:
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Cook the Beef Mixture:
- In a large skillet, cook the lean ground beef, green pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat. Break up the beef into crumbles and cook until no longer pink.
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Add Tomatoes and Seasonings:
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (including juices), chopped green chilies, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, white pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors.
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Layer and Bake:
- Transfer the beef mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Spread it evenly on the bottom.
- Top the beef mixture with shredded cabbage. Cover the baking dish with foil.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the dish covered for 35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and flavors meld together.
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Add Cheese and Finish Baking:
- Remove the foil from the baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cabbage and beef mixture.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
- Rice Addition: If rice is mentioned in the instructions but not in the ingredients, you can adjust accordingly, possibly 2 cups of prepared rice or risotto.
