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A plated serving of hamburger cabbage casserole topped with melted cheese, with the casserole dish and fireplace in the background.

Hamburger Cabbage Casserole

Layers of cabbage soften around the beef as tomato soup turns into a simple, savory sauce in the oven. Cut into the casserole while it is hot and spoon the pan juices over each portion.

By Betty Lou Gardner1 hr 25 minUpdated 2026-08-25

This old-fashioned casserole turns a short list of pantry staples into a deeply comforting supper. The cabbage softens around the seasoned beef and onion while the tomato soup bakes into a simple sauce. Serve it with buttered bread or mashed potatoes to catch the tomato-rich juices.

Betty Lou Gardner in a family archival photograph

Granny’s Kitchen Notes

From Betty Lou Gardner

I keep this covered most of the time because cabbage takes longer to soften than people expect. I uncover it near the end so the browned spots around the edges can develop. Those always taste the best once everything cooks down together.

How to Make Hamburger Cabbage Casserole

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Ground beef and diced onion cooking together in butter in a large skillet.
01

Cook the Beef and Onion

Soften the onion in butter, then cook the ground beef with salt and pepper just until no pink remains.

Cooked ground beef and onion being spread over coarsely shredded cabbage in a two-quart baking dish.
02

Layer the Casserole

Place half the cabbage in the baking dish, add the beef mixture, and finish with the remaining cabbage.

Condensed tomato soup spread over the layered cabbage and beef casserole in a two-quart baking dish.
03

Top with Tomato Soup

Stir the condensed soup until smooth and spread it evenly over the cabbage.

Hamburger cabbage casserole baking in a two-quart dish with bubbling tomato sauce and lightly browned edges.
04

Bake Until Tender

Cover and bake, then uncover near the end until the cabbage is fork-tender and the casserole bubbles in the center.

05

Rest and Serve

Let the casserole rest briefly, then spoon it onto plates with bread, noodles, or potatoes alongside.

A plated serving of hamburger cabbage casserole topped with melted cheese, with the casserole dish and fireplace in the background.

Hamburger Cabbage Casserole

Layers of cabbage soften around the beef as tomato soup turns into a simple, savory sauce in the oven. Cut into the casserole while it is hot and spoon the pan juices over each portion.

By Betty Lou Gardner

Prep10 minCook1 hr 5 minTotal1 hr 25 minDifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

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Hamburger Cabbage Casserole

Instructions

  1. 1 white onion, 3 tbsp butter, 8 oz lean ground beef, ¾ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper
  2. 6 cups green cabbage, beef mixture
  3. 10.5 oz condensed tomato soup, up to ¼ cup water

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

4–6 servings — Serving size: About 1 generous scoop

Calories
210
Carbohydrates
14.5 g
Protein
8.5 g
Fat
13.5 g
Saturated Fat
6.5 g
Cholesterol
40 mg
Sodium
520 mg
Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
7.5 g

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