Description
A comforting layered casserole with tender cabbage, savory beef, and a creamy sauce that kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2 percent)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika or seasoning salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter or spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until it softens, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds. Drain extra grease if needed, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Soften the cabbage by simmering it in salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, or sautéing in a big pan with a splash of water until starting to wilt.
- Make the creamy sauce by melting butter in the same skillet, whisking in flour, and cooking for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in cheese and optional cream cheese or sour cream. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble the casserole by layering half the cabbage, half the beef, then half the sauce. Repeat. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, until hot and lightly golden on top. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, always soften the cabbage first to prevent a watery casserole. Let the dish rest after baking for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg