Name: Nebraska Runza Casserole (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1/2 head Cabbage-shredded; 1 Onion-chopped; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp White pepper; 1 package Active dry yeast; 1 cup Warm water; 1 tbsp Sugar; 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt

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A comforting casserole inspired by the classic Nebraska Runza sandwich, featuring a savory beef and cabbage filling baked in a cheesy bread base.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 5

Ingredients 18

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Beef Filling
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
head 225 g Cabbage-shredded
1 1 Onion-chopped
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Worcestershire sauce
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Cheese Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
2 cups 225 g Shredded cheddar cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL White pepper
Bread Base
1 package 7 g Active dry yeast
1 cup 240 mL Warm water
1 tbsp 15 mL Sugar
2 cups 315 g All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt

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Instructions

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Prepare the Bread Base: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Make the Beef Filling: Brown Ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off any excess grease. Add Onion and Cabbage and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in Garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Salt, and Black pepper.
Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Melt Butter in a saucepan. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar cheese, Salt, and White pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Assemble the Casserole: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to fit a 9x13 inch baking dish. Press dough into the dish. Spread the Beef Filling evenly over the dough. Pour the Cheese Sauce over the Beef Filling.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.