Cheesy Peppered Beef and Cabbage Bake

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.