Description
This Hearty Sauerkraut Casserole with Ground Beef and Cheese combines tangy sauerkraut, seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, and melted cheddar for a comforting, oven‑baked dish. Perfect for chilly evenings, it layers flavorful meat and cabbage with fluffy rice, creating a rich, satisfying casserole that feeds a family of six. Easy to prepare, the recipe delivers bold flavors and a golden cheesy top in just 35 minutes of baking. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a comforting filling meal n
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper; add sauerkraut and cooked rice; mix well.
- Grease a baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture, half of the sour cream, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Bake for 30‑35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- stir in a pinch of beef pepperoni or a dash of hot sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven. This casserole can be assembled ahead and frozen for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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