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How to Make Runza Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Runza casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It is a modern twist on the traditional runza, a popular sandwich originating from Nebraska with a filling of seasoned ground beef, onions, and cabbage, all enclosed in a yeast dough. Instead of making individual sandwiches, this recipe turns the flavors of a runza into a tasty and satisfying casserole.

This hearty casserole is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. It ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices processed cheese food (such as Velveeta), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Make the crust: Mix flour, butter, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in warm water and stir until a soft ball forms. Roll dough on a floured surface and knead until elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a towel; let rise in a warm and dry area for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make the filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cabbage; cook and stir until steamed and wilted, about 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Split dough in half. Roll each piece to fit an 8-inch square baking dish. Press one crust into the bottom and up the sides of the baking dish. Spoon beef mixture into the crust and cover with cheese slices. Cover cheese layer with the second crust; pinch the edges of both crusts together to seal.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cover casserole with aluminum foil and continue to bake until filling is hot, about 10 more minutes. Let sit for about 5 minutes before cutting.

    • Nutrition

    1348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 70g
    • Saturated Fat: 37g
    • Cholesterol: 256mg
    • Sodium: 1792mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 115g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 68g
    • Vitamin C: 136mg
    • Calcium: 513mg
    • Iron: 11mg
    • Potassium: 1446mg

    Categories

    Bread recipes
    Beef recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Onion recipes
    Cabbage recipes