Description
A simple, filling casserole of ground beef, cabbage, and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter or oil a casserole dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until brown and crumbly.
- Remove the beef and drain most fat from the skillet.
- Add butter to the skillet until melted, then add onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle over the flour, stir it in and let it cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the milk and whisk until no lumps remain. Simmer until thick, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in sour cream and half the cheese, then add salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Toss in the chopped cabbage and cooked beef until coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish, level it off, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Browning the beef builds flavor. Whisk the milk well to avoid lumps. Letting it rest after baking helps the slices hold shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg