Ingredients:
– 2 pounds ground beef
– 2 diced onions
– 4 cups freshly chopped cabbage
– 2 packages of refrigerated crescent roll dough
– 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
**Step 1: Preheating the Oven**
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
**Step 2: Browning the Beef**
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Once done, drain any excess fat.
**Step 3: Adding Onions and Cabbage**
3. Add the finely diced onions to the skillet and cook them until they become translucent.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and continue cooking until it wilts and becomes tender. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to suit your taste.
**Step 5: Preparing the Baking Dish**
5. While the beef, onions, and cabbage are cooking, lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
**Step 6: Bottom Crust**
6. Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form a bottom crust.
**Step 7: Adding the Filling**
7. Spread the cooked beef, onion, and cabbage mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
**Step 8: Cheese Layer**
8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
**Step 9: Top Crust**
9. Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cheese to form a top crust.
**Step 10: Baking**
10. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until it’s beautifully golden. Then, cover the casserole with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
This Runza Casserole is a delightful twist on the classic Runza, bringing the same comforting flavors in a convenient and shareable casserole format. It’s a crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of the Midwest and the joy of homemade, heartwarming meals. Enjoy!