This Low Carb Cheesy Cabbage Casserole is a one pan, easy dinner ready in 30 minutes! The perfect easy keto dinner!
This is one of my favorite easy low carb dinner options. From start to finish it will be in on the table in 30 minutes and only required one pan, talk about easy! I think cabbage is an underused ingredient. I have always loved cabbage rolls.
This One Pan Cabbage Casserole is a low carb version of the classic. Browned meat, chopped cabbage, tomatoes and spices come together to create a healthy, easy comfort food!
What is Cabbage Casserole?
This is basically a low carb spin on cabbage rolls. Generally cabbage rolls are pretty tedious. You separate cabbage leaves, then make a stuffing and then roll them into the cabbage leaves kind of like you would enchiladas. It is just an involved process.
This recipe has those same great flavors but utilizes chopped cabbage and it is all made in one pan which saves a ton of time. Also, this recipe leaves out the rice making it a great hearty low carb comfort food.
What ingredients do you need for low carb Cabbage Casserole?
This hearty low carb casserole may look like it has a lot of ingredients but really it just has a handful of basic ingredients, most of which are probably pantry staples. These ingredients include:
- Ground beef or ground turkey
- Onion
- Cabbage
- 1 can tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- Spices: chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Shredded cheese
You may have heard that things like tomatoes and onions are not allowed on a keto diet. However, I do not subscribe to the idea that certain things are “not allowed” as long as you enjoy them in moderation and can make them fit within your overall carb goals.
The onion, tomatoes and tomato sauce do add carbs, however the net carb count is still only 7.4 per serving. This will still fall well within a range that I would consider appropriate for a low carb, keto meal.
What are some other easy keto recipes?
You will love how easy this one pan meal is. It also reheats perfectly. If you are looking for more low carb one pan recipes try some of these:
- Keto Meatloaf: a low-carb comfort food loaded with ground beef, vegetables, herbs, and a savory sauce!
- Green Chili Chicken: a creamy, family friendly one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes.
- Keto Tacos: cheese shells are stuffed with seasoned meat for under 3 net carbs in only 20 minutes!
This recipe calls for about half a head of cabbage, the other half can be used in this Sausage and Cabbage or this Fried Cabbage.
You can also chop the cabbage you aren’t going to use and freeze in a large freezer bag. The next time you want to make this recipe just pull it out a few minutes before cooking. This makes your groceries go a little further! I am all about easy, no waste cooking!
More Popular Keto Recipes
- Keto Chocolate Cookies
- Pimento Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Peppers
- Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli Skillet
- Keto Ice Cream
Low Carb Cheesy Cabbage Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey browned and drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 head of cabbage chopped into medium chunks roughly 3 cups
- 1 10 ounce can tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or colby jack is our favorite
Instructions
- Brown your beef or turkey over medium heat in a large skillet and drain off any grease.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped cabbage and tomatoes with green chili, tomato sauce, and spices and stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium, cooking for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness, top with cheese and remove from heat. Place the lid on the skillet and allow the cheese to melt for about 2 minutes.
Ruby C. Beaver says
Love these recipes and will can’t wait to start making.
Bonnie says
My daughter made this for dinner and I loved it so much I had to have this recipe.
Chrystal says
Love this recipe. Used smoked sausage today bc we were out of ground turkey. Added quinoa too. Yum yum yum!! ?
Ruth tavera says
I love cabbage and this recipe with ground grass fed beef was delicious. Thank you for these keto friendly recipes
Ken says
I loved it! I replaced the green chilies with habeneros for more heat.
Maryann says
I made this tonight. Used smoked paprika bc I didn’t have any chili powder. This is one tasty dish! The flavors blend so well together and gives it an absolutely wonderful taste! My husband loved it!!
AnnMarie Messner says
This was such a welcome change to other Keto recipes. This wasn’t anything like other Keto meals I’ve made in the last few months. It was outstanding for sure. I modified it just using a can of hotter diced tomatos, instead of mild chilis. I will certainly be making this again. And again. And probably after that too!
Terry Stenson says
The recipe was good. I just can’t see how anyone could cook this for 15-18 minutes and the cabbage was soft.
Annie says
Well it will depend hugely on how you cut your cabbage and how tender you prefer your cabbage. That is why we provide a cooking time but also say “when the cabbage reaches your desired tenderness.”