Bacon and Cabbage Casserole Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| White cabbage - 1 medium-size head | ||
| Onions | 2 | |
| Lard | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Canadian bacon | 1/2 Pound | |
| Ground beef | 1 Pound | |
| Caraway seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Beef broth | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Bacon slices | 1/2 Pound | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 375°.
2) Discard any marked outer leaves of the cabbage.
3) Save two or three good leaves.
4) Cut the remaining cabbage in half.
5) Remove the core, then shred the cabbage.
6) Peel and chop the onions.
7) Chop Canadian bacon.
MAKING
8) In a saucepan of cold water, put shredded cabbage leaves with reserved leaves.
9) Bring to a boil and drain.
10) Set aside.
11) In a large saucepan, melt the lard, add the onions and cook gently for 3-4 minutes.
12) Add bacon to the saucepan.
13) Cook for 2-3 minutes.
14) Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until brown.
15) Add the caraway seeds, broth and seasoning.
16) Simmer for 10 minutes.
17) In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
18) In the bottom of an ovenproof dish, put half of the shredded cabbage and pour the melted butter over.
19) Spread the beef mixture evenly over the cabbage.
20) Cover with remaining shredded cabbage and top with whole leaves.
21) Arrange the bacon slices over the top of the cabbage.
22) Bake for 45 minutes.
SERVING
23) Serve the hot casserole with crusty bread and green salad.
1) Preheat the oven to 375°.
2) Discard any marked outer leaves of the cabbage.
3) Save two or three good leaves.
4) Cut the remaining cabbage in half.
5) Remove the core, then shred the cabbage.
6) Peel and chop the onions.
7) Chop Canadian bacon.
MAKING
8) In a saucepan of cold water, put shredded cabbage leaves with reserved leaves.
9) Bring to a boil and drain.
10) Set aside.
11) In a large saucepan, melt the lard, add the onions and cook gently for 3-4 minutes.
12) Add bacon to the saucepan.
13) Cook for 2-3 minutes.
14) Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until brown.
15) Add the caraway seeds, broth and seasoning.
16) Simmer for 10 minutes.
17) In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
18) In the bottom of an ovenproof dish, put half of the shredded cabbage and pour the melted butter over.
19) Spread the beef mixture evenly over the cabbage.
20) Cover with remaining shredded cabbage and top with whole leaves.
21) Arrange the bacon slices over the top of the cabbage.
22) Bake for 45 minutes.
SERVING
23) Serve the hot casserole with crusty bread and green salad.
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