Hearty Crockpot Casserole
Ground beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes come together in the slow cooker to make Hearty Crockpot Casserole, a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, browned and fat drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2/3 cups carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or Oregano
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink. Add the mixture to the Crockpot.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink. Add the mixture to the Crockpot. Add the Italian seasoning, bay leaves and layer the cabbage on top.
- Add salt and pepper, about 1 teaspoon of each, on top of the cabbage. Now layer the potatoes slices over all.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir with a whisk over medium heat until combined. Continue to cook until bubbly and slightly browned. Add the beef stock, the Worcestershire sauce and continue to stir.
- Add the shredded cheddar and stir until thickened, about two minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and pour the mixture over the potatoes in the Crockpot, spreading it evenly. Cover the Crockpot and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Do not remove the lid during cooking. Remember to remove the bay leaves before serving. Recipe makes 6 servings.
Equipment
- 1 5-quart slow-cooker
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 29gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 1218mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2832IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 4mg