Beef & Cabbage Casserole

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 2 condiments

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1¼ lbs. 95% lean ground beef

• 2 cups diced red bell pepper

• 2 cups largely diced green cabbage

• 1, (14.5-oz.) can plain (nothing-added) crushed tomatoes

• 2 chopped scallions

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella

Directions

1. In a non-stick skillet, cook the ground beef over medium to high heat, stirring constantly to break up the meat into small pieces for about 5 minutes.

2. Once the meat is cooked, transfer it into a bowl and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the green cabbage, red peppers, tomatoes, and scallions, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the cabbage is tender.

4. Combine the cooked ground beef with the cabbage mix, and add salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

5. Spread this mix into a 12-inch ovenproof enamel or ceramic casserole dish and cover with the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.

6. Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and well browned.

7. Divide casserole into 4 equal portions (about 2½ cups per serving) and serve.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 330 calories, 41g protein, 16g carbohydrate, 12g fat