Keto Cabbage Casserole with Ground Beef or Chicken.
Make it cheesy or dairy free, it still taste amazing.
Ingredients
- 1 head of green cabbage chopped (red cabbage works too)
- 1 large peeled and grated carrot
- 1 pound ground beef or chicken mince for a lighter option
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese optional for dairy-free version
- 1/4 cup cream cheese optional for dairy-free version
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 medium onion diced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Crispy bacon bits for topping or parmesan cheese
Instructions
Oven Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped cabbage, grated carrot, minced garlic, and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until cabbage is slightly tender and onions are translucent.
- Mix in tomato sauce, cream cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is well combined and melted. Add seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Pressure Cooker Method
- Using the sauté function, brown the ground beef in your pressure cooker.
- Add cabbage, carrot, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, cream cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Slow Cooker Method
- Brown the ground beef, garlic, and onion in a skillet and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add cabbage, carrot, tomato sauce, cream cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
Notes on Dairy-Free Version
If you prefer a dairy-free version, you can skip the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Consider using vegan cheese alternatives or nutritional yeast to give it a cheesy flavor without the dairy. Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!