To keep this a true 6-ingredient base, think of the main players as cabbage, beef, tomato sauce, cheese, broth, and basic seasoning, then customize from there. For extra flavor without changing the method, you can swap cheddar for mozzarella or a Mexican blend, or mix in a little Parmesan on top. If you want more veggies, tuck a layer of thinly sliced onions or bell peppers on top of the cabbage before adding the beef. To lighten it up, use lean ground beef or even ground turkey and low-sodium broth, then bump up the spices a bit. For a little heat, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the tomato sauce and broth mixture. This also reheats really well, so I’ll often double it in two glass dishes and bake both—one for dinner and one for lunches later in the week. Leftovers can be microwaved or reheated in the oven, and they’re great spooned into tortillas or over rice for a quick second-day meal.
Layer seasoned beef over raw cabbage, along with these 4 ingredients, into a glass casserole dish for a weeknight meal that’s always a yes in my house
