Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamed Cabbage Ground Beef Casserole—a dish that promises to satisfy your cravings while being simple to prepare. This hearty casserole combines tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and a luscious creamy sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With its unique Cajun spice twist, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a delightful meal that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it’s low-carb, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Enjoy leftovers the next day for an even more flavorful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pound ground beef
- 1 head of cabbage (cored and coarsely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (cut into thin slices)
- 1/4 cup butter (for cream sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with dry minced onion until fully cooked; set aside.
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine chopped cabbage and salt with cold butter on top; cover and microwave on high for about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of the cooked cabbage in a 9×13 baking dish, followed by the browned beef and remaining cabbage.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add heavy cream and water, whisking in xanthan gum until thickened.
- Season with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper; pour sauce over casserole layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg