1. Prepare Oven and Pan

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with oil or cooking spray.

2. Cook the Ground Beef

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned.
• Drain any excess fat.

3. Sauté Aromatics

• Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
• Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

4. Make the Tomato Sauce

• Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
• Add paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
• Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

5. Layer the Casserole

• In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage.
• Pour half of the beef mixture over the cabbage.
• Repeat with the remaining cabbage and beef mixture.

6. Bake Covered

• Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes.

7. Add Cheese and Finish Baking

• Remove foil and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
• Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Serve

• Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.