Cabbage often times gets overlooked at any time of the year but St. Patrick’s Day. It is a great way to add some texture to foods, as well as stretch ingredients.
This casserole is an affordable way to feed the family without breaking the bank.
Barley, Beef, & Cabbage Casserole
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 Tbsp concentrated tomato paste
- 3 cup beef broth or water you can adjust the amount based on your preference
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3-4 cups sliced green cabbage
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Saute beef, onions, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat.1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 clove garlic
- Pour off grease.
- Add barley and bacon; sauté 2 to 3 minutes.1 cup pearl barley, 4 slices bacon
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth (or water), salt, and pepper, and bring to a low boil.1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 Tbsp concentrated tomato paste, 3 cup beef broth or water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until barley is tender.
- Stir in cabbage and caraway seeds.3-4 cups sliced green cabbage, 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- Spoon mixture into 2-quart casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Notes
You can also make this a one dish meal if you use a Dutch Oven. Simply cook the first part on your stove top, then pop the whole thing into the oven.
