Description

So you’re craving that Nebraska comfort food magic but don’t want to spend all day rolling dough? This casserole is basically a runza that decided to chill out and become a one-pan wonder. We’re talking seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, and onions all nestled under a golden, flaky biscuit topping that’s crispy on top and fluffy underneath. It’s like if a runza and a pot pie had a baby and that baby grew up to be the ultimate comfort food. My neighbor from Omaha took one bite and said it tasted like home, then proceeded to eat three servings. Even my picky eater kid, who usually picks apart anything with vegetables, demolished this and asked when I’m making it again.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 is perfect)
1 large onion, diced
4 cups green cabbage, chopped (about 1/2 small head)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp flour

For the Biscuit Topping:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

For Extra Flavor:

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Setup

Preheat oven to 425°F
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
Get all your ingredients ready because this moves pretty fast

Step 2: Brown That Beef

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns (about 6-8 minutes)
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
Remove beef with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan

Step 3: Veggie Time

In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened
Add chopped cabbage and cook 5-6 minutes until it starts to wilt
Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute
Sprinkle flour over everything and stir for 1 minute

Step 4: Bring It Together

Add beef back to the skillet
Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce
Stir and let it simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened
Add thyme and adjust seasoning
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish

Step 5: Make the Biscuit Topping

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar
Cut in cold butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs
Add milk and stir just until dough comes together (don’t overmix)
Drop spoonfuls of dough over the beef mixture
Brush tops with beaten egg

Step 6: Bake to Golden Glory

Bake 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through
If using cheese, sprinkle it over the biscuits in the last 5 minutes
Let rest 5 minutes before serving

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Sprinkle with fresh parsley
Serve hot with a side salad or steamed vegetables
Watch everyone go back for seconds

Notes

Perfect with a simple coleslaw or green salad
Serve with pickles on the side (true Nebraska style)
Great with corn on the cob or green beans
Add some hot sauce for those who like a kick

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: ~385 kcal
Fat: ~18g
Carbohydrates: ~32g
Protein: ~22g