Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Layer shredded cabbage in the bottom of the dish.
3. In a skillet, brown the beef with onion and bell pepper. Drain.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and caraway seeds.
5. Spoon the beef mixture over the cabbage.
6. Mix tomato sauce and sour cream in a bowl, then spread over the beef layer.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
8. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake an additional 15–20 minutes.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Twists

Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the beef mixture for a little heat.
Add grains: Mix in cooked rice or quinoa for an even heartier version.

More veggies? Mushrooms or shredded carrots would be great additions.

This Cabbage Beef Bake is the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table. It’s warm, filling, and tastes even better the next day. Whether you’re cooking for the family or prepping meals for the week, this one’s a real winner.