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Meatball Cabbage Bake

A comforting one-dish meal featuring hearty meatballs, tender vegetables, and a cheesy topping, perfect for family gatherings and meal prepping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 500 grams 500 grams of minced meat 1.1 lbs
  • 1 raw egg 1 raw egg
  • 50 grams 50 grams of breadcrumbs 1/2 cup
  • 1 clove 1 clove of garlic Chopped
  • 1 onion 1 onion Chopped
  • 1 bunch Chopped parsley To taste
  • 60 grams 60 grams of ketchup 1/4 cup
  • Dry spices Dry spices of choice To taste
For the vegetables and layers
  • 4-5 pieces 4-5 potatoes
  • 1 carrot 1 carrot Grated
  • 1 red pepper 1 red pepper Sliced
  • 1000 grams 1 kilogram of cabbage 2.2 lbs, chopped
  • 1 tomato 1 tomato Chopped
  • 80 grams 80 grams of yellow cheese 3 oz, grated
  • 1-2 sprigs 1-2 sprigs of green onion Chopped
  • 60 grams 60 grams of mayonnaise 1/4 cup
  • Salt Salt to taste
  • Black pepper Black pepper to taste
  • Oil Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine minced meat with the raw egg, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chopped garlic, and chopped onion. Knead well and form into meatballs.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup with some dried spices and paprika, then spread this mixture over the meatballs.
  3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the meatballs for 3-4 minutes before removing them.
  4. Slice the potatoes and season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and paprika. Place them in a baking dish.
  5. Grate the carrot and sauté in oil, then add sliced red pepper and chopped cabbage. Stir until tender.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Layer the cooked vegetables over the potatoes in the baking dish and arrange the fried meatballs on top.
  2. Chop the tomato and distribute it in the meatball nests.
  3. Grate the boiled eggs and yellow cheese, adding half of the cheese to the dish along with chopped green onion and mayonnaise, mixing well.
  4. Fill the meat nests with this mixture, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley and additional chopped green onions. This dish pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread or a light salad. Consider adding a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of chili flakes for those who enjoy an extra kick! You can substitute minced beef with minced turkey, chicken, or pork based on your preference.