Description
This Runza Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup—rich ground beef, sautéed cabbage and onions, and golden puff pastry all baked into one irresistible dish. It’s a quick dinner, easy recipe, and perfect for hearty lunch or weeknight meals. A Midwest classic made even simpler for busy kitchens looking for delicious food ideas and cozy dinner options.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups chopped green cabbage
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sheets crescent roll dough or puff pastry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
3. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
4. Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until wilted.
5. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool slightly.
7. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press one sheet of dough into the bottom.
8. Spread the beef and cabbage filling evenly over the dough.
9. Top with the second sheet of dough, sealing the edges.
10. Brush the top with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is puffed and golden brown.
12. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Chill your dough slightly before working with it to avoid sticking or tearing.
Don’t skip the egg wash—it gives a beautiful golden crust.
Let the casserole rest before slicing to help the filling set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: runza casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipe, weeknight meal, puff pastry casserole, cabbage bake, midwest recipe