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Homemade Cabbage Casserole With Ground Beef

This warm and comforting casserole combines ground beef, cabbage, and creamy soup for a simple yet delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 lbs Ground beef Choose 80/20 for flavor and moisture.
  • 1 Head Cabbage Select fresh with tight leaves.
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 10 oz Cream of chicken soup Use a trusted brand or homemade.
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Use mild cheddar that melts well.
Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Black pepper (to taste) Use 2 good pinches.
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 2 Salt (to taste) Use 2 pinches.
Topping
  • 30 Crackers, crushed Plain salted crackers work best.
  • 10.5 tbsp Butter, melted Use room temperature melted butter.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and garlic powder in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with chopped cabbage, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, crush the crackers and mix them with melted butter.
  5. Layer half the cabbage mixture in a greased baking dish, followed by half the crushed cracker mixture. Repeat the layers.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with a simple green salad or pickled sides. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.