Ditch the Cabbage Rolls! Try This Ground Beef Cabbage Gratin Instead”

You’ve never seen cabbage and ground beef come together like this—creamy, caramelized, crispy, and baked to golden perfection.
This French Onion Cabbage Gratin is not your average casserole—it’s cozy, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make.

In today’s video, we start by browning ground beef, caramelizing onions low and slow, and bringing in thinly shredded cabbage for a comforting, French onion-inspired bake. A cheesy topping and crunchy panko crust make it irresistibly good. If you love easy, satisfying dinners with rich flavor and minimal fuss, this one’s for you!

📌 What’s inside:
• Easy step-by-step instructions
• Simple ingredients
• Cozy, family-friendly flavor
• No soup cans or shortcuts—just real food!

✨ Perfect for weeknight meals, fall dinners, or make-ahead comfort food

📝 Ingredients

For the filling:
• 3/4 lb (350g) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 500 g yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 small cabbage (or ½ medium) : 600 g, thinly shredded
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 cup (250 ml) beef broth
• ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream

For the topping:
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or melted butter)

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Timestamp ⏳
0:00 Browning the ground beef
0:17 Prepping the onions
1:17 Seasoning the beef
1:45 Caramelizing the onions
2:26 Prepping garlic and cabbage
4:33. Cooking the cabbage
5:16. Seasoning the cabbage
5:42. Adding back the beef and broth
6:32. Assembling
8:05. Baking
8:35. Taste test

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Hi dear subscribers and new visitors. Welcome 
to Pure Delicious. Brown 350 g ( 3/4 lbs) ground beef over medium high heat. Crumble with your spatula and let it brown undisturbed for a couple of minutes. While that’s browning, let’s prep one of the stars of this dish, onions. Slice up 500 g onions, nice and 
thin. You don’t have to be perfect. Just aim for even slices so they cook down evenly 
later. Tears will be shed while chopping, but trust me, it’s all worth it. Once the beef starts to brown, give it a stir and keep breaking it apart as it cooks. Today, we’re building something rich, golden, and irresistibly savory layer by layer. By the way, did you know onions are rich in antioxidants and actually help fight inflammation? They’ve been used for centuries, not just for flavor, but for their healing properties, too. And in this dish, they bring all that goodness and depth. Season the beef with one teaspoon 
salt, freshly cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. It brings that nice umami depth like a secret ingredient you can’t quite put your finger on. When it’s fully cooked, transfer it to a bowl and set it aside. Don’t wipe the pan. We’re 
keeping all that flavor for the next step. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add one 
tablespoon olive oil along with the butter This keeps it from burning while giving 
the onions a beautiful rich base to cook in. Once the butter is melted, add 
in all those sliced onions. Give them a good stir and lower the heat 
to medium low. We’re caramelizing these onions for about 25 to 30 minutes 
until they’re deep golden and jammy. Mince to cloves of garlic. Hey friends, where in the world are you watching 
from? I’d love it if you dropped your location in the comments. I’m always excited to see 
where everyone’s tuning in from. 😍😊 Stir occasionally and let the onions get soft. The 
longer they cook, the deeper and sweeter the flavor becomes. This is the heart of the dish. I’m using about half a medium cabbage, about 600 g. Slice it as thinly as you can. The 
finer it is, the more it melts into the dish when it bakes. If you’ve been here a while, you already 
know I love cabbage, and I know a lot of you do, too. It’s hearty, versatile, and somehow always 
manages to soak up flavor like a sponge. Cabbage is one of those ingredients that people overlook, but when you treat it right, It turns buttery, sweet, and just delicious, especially 
paired with onions like this. And bonus, it’s packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. 
So, yeah, comfort food, but with benefits. Add 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 
and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. It’s time to add in all that shredded 
cabbage. I just want to say a big welcome to all the new friends joining 
the channel. 🌹 I’m so glad to have you here. 😊 Let it wilt down for about 5 to 7 minutes,  stirring occasionally. You want it to pick up some of that caramelized flavor. Now that the cabbage has wilted 
down, it’s time to season. I’m adding one teaspoon of dried 
thyme, smoked paprika : 1/2 teaspoon, ground nutmeg : 1/4 teaspoon, chili flakes : 1/4 teaspoons, and salt :2/3 teaspoon. Next, add the brown ground 
beef back into the skillet. Now pour in 1 cup or 250 ml beef broth. Let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. The smell at this point is rich and comforting, like something that’s been slow cooking for hours, even though 
we pulled this together in less than 30 minutes. Once most of the broth has cooked off 
and the mixture looks rich and saucy, we’ll finish it with just a 
touch of cream. Pour in 1/4 cup of heavy cream and stir it in to make everything extra velvety. Then go ahead and turn off the heat. Now, lightly grease your baking dish. Spoon the entire mixture into the 
dish and spread it out evenly. It’s already looking like comfort food at its best. Sprinkle one cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. If you like my videos, it would mean so much if you gave it a like, 👍 shared it with someone who loves cozy food, and subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss what’s coming next. 😉🔔 Grate about 1/4 cup of Parmesan right over mozzarella. The mix of cheeses gives it that melty 
stretch and a little salty sharpness. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs with one tablespoon of olive oil or melted butter if you prefer This helps them toast up nice and golden in the oven. Sprinkle that all over the top of the cheese. This is going to give you the most satisfying crunchy topping. Definitely 
don’t skip it. Bake in preheated oven at 375°F / 190°C for about 25 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the top is golden, bubbly, and calling your name. And there it is. Let it rest for a few minutes before 
serving. Just enough time for everything to settle and hold together. Tender cabbage, savory beef, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and that golden crispy 
topping. Pure comfort in every bite. If you give this French onion cabbage 
gratin a try, I really hope you love it as much as I do. I’m sending you so much 
love. ❤️ Take care 🌹 and I’ll see you next time. 😊