Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole – Easy & Delicious Dinner
This Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one-pot keto-friendly dish packed with vegetables, lean ground beef, and melted cheese. An easy, family-friendly dinner with all the flavors of classic cabbage rolls—without the carbs!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar/jack cheese
Instructions
1. In a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sauté the oil, ground beef, chopped onion, and orange bell pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent.
2. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
3. Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Top the mixture with the chopped cabbage. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
5. Top with shredded cheese, cover again, and cook until the cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
If the cabbage doesn’t release enough liquid, add 1/4 cup of water while cooking.
This recipe is keto and low-carb, but you can serve it with rice for non-keto eaters.
Use red bell pepper instead of orange if preferred, or add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.