This Keto Beef and Cabbage makes for a delicious family dinner that is perfect for any day of the week.
Serving up a delicious Keto friendly meal to your family, doesn’t have to be complicated. Especially when you make this amazing Keto Beef and Cabbage. Your entire family will love this any night of the week, but it is also great for St. Patrick’s Day.
If you are following a Ketogenic diet, you don’t have to compromise on . Enjoy all the deliciousness of this recipe without having to risk your ketosis.
What Kind of Beef Can You Use in This Keto Beef and Cabbage Recipe?
When making this delicious recipe, we like to use ground beef. We like how easy this recipe is to make using this type of beef. If you want to substitute stewing beef, you can but you will have to change the cooking time. This Keto friendly recipe uses ground beef to make a delicious, flavorful meal in what seems like no time.
How Long Does It Take to Make Keto Beef and Cabbage?
This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prep and 30 to 40 minutes to cook. It is perfect for any night of the week as it doesn’t take long to pull together this delicious recipe.
What Seasonings Are Needed for This Keto Beef and Cabbage Recipe?
The seasonings that are used for this recipe are generally straight forward. We use basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. These seasonings add a delicious flavor to this recipe. In fact, we even top it off with some freshly chopped parsley.
Cabbage is Keto Friendly
Cabbage is a keto friendly vegetable to add to this delicious recipe. Just make sure to pay attention to what kind of cabbage you are choosing to use.
About Cabbage
In most situations, leafy vegetables are keto friendly. Things like spinach, lettuce and cabbage are all great options to enjoy on Keto. It is important to note though, that green vegetables are sometimes lower in carbohydrates than those rich in color. When choosing to use cabbage for a Keto diet, use green cabbage as it is lower in carbs than its purple counterpart.
How to Make Keto Beef and Cabbage
This recipe is perfect for those who are craving a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Not only is it keto friendly but it is perfect for everyone that gathers around your table, whether they take part in the keto diet or not.
We like to serve this alone as it is so delicious and well rounded, it doesn’t require a side dish.
Ingredients Needed
To make this Keto Beef and Cabbage recipe you are going to need:
- Ground beef
- Shredded cabbage
- Unsalted butter
- Bacon
- Basil
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley
Step 1: Preheat Oven
To get started, preheat your oven to 425 degrees and grease a casserole dish.
Step 2: Get Cooking
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook your bacon until it becomes crispy.
Step 3: Crumble the Bacon
Remove the bacon from your skillet and crumble it. Reserve 1 tablespoon of your bacon grease in your skillet.
Step 4: Butter It Up
Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in your skillet. Add your crumbled bacon back into your skillet.
Step 5: Add the Cabbage
Place your shredded cabbage into your skillet. Stir well to coat the cabbage in the butter and bacon grease.
Step 6: Place in Casserole Dish
Pour the cabbage mixture into the bottom of your greased casserole dish.
Step 7: Back to the Skillet
In the same skillet that you cooked your cabbage mixture in, get started with your ground beef. Add the ground beef into the skillet and cook over medium high heat until completely browned.
Step 8: Season
Mix in your seasonings to the beef mixture. Use oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil. Then add in salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9: Layer it Up
In your casserole dish, layer the cooked beef over the top of your cabbage mixture.
Step 10: Get Cheesy
Top your beef and cabbage with 2 cups of your shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 11: Bake it
Bake your casserole for about 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese has browned and the casserole has become bubbly on top.
Step 12: Garnish
Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Step 13: Serve and Enjoy!
At this point your delicious Keto Beef and Cabbage is ready to serve. Enjoy it with friends, family and anyone gathered around your table.
Keto Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Ground Beef
- ½ Medium cabbage shredded
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 5 Strips of bacon
- 1 tsp Basil
- ½ tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Rosemary
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the bacon
from the skillet, crumble it, and reserve 1 tbsp of the bacon grease in the skillet. - Add 2 tbsp of butter to the bacon grease in the skillet, and add the crumbled bacon back in.
- Place the shredded cabbage in the skillet, and stir to coat it in the butter and bacon grease.
- Pour the cabbage mixture into the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef, and cook until completely browned over medium-high heat.
- Mix in the oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil, as well as salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer the cooked beef over the top of the cabbage in the casserole dish.
- Top the mixture with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly on top.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 544Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 562mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 43g
Frequently Asked Questions
What Can I Serve on the Side of This Keto Beef and Cabbage?
Most of the time, we do not serve anything on the side of this recipe as it is extremely well rounded. If, however you want to pair it with something, make sure to choose something keto friendly. Keto Loaded Cauliflower Au Gratin or Easy Keto Cauliflower Bites would pair nicely with this recipe.
How Do I Store Keto Beef and Cabbage Leftovers?
Store this recipe in an airtight container in your refrigerator. This recipe keeps well for about 4 days in the fridge if stored properly.
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