Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 pound

Lean Ground Beef

Browned

1 pound

Turkey Sausage

Browned

0.75 cup

Yellow Onion

Chopped

0.5 cup

Dark German Beer

(Such As Becks Or St Paulis Girl)

2 cup

Sauerkraut

Drained

1 unit

Dry Onion Soup Mix

2 tsp

Caraway Seeds

2 tsp

Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

1 tsp

Pepper

To taste

3 unit

Reduced-fat Refrigerated Crescent Rolls

1.5 cup

Pepperjack Cheese

Shredded

0.5 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2
~5 min

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and turkey sausage until fully cooked.

Step 3
~5 min

Remove the meat from the skillet, drain off any excess fat, and set aside.

Step 4
~5 min

Add chopped yellow onions to the skillet and sauté until softened and lightly browned (approximately 5-7 minutes).

Step 5
~5 min

Return the cooked meat to the skillet with the sautéed onions.

Step 6
~5 min

Stir in the dark German beer, drained sauerkraut, dry onion soup mix, caraway seeds, and garlic powder.

Step 7
~5 min

Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8
~5 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~5 min

Set the meat mixture aside.

Step 10
~5 min

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step 11
~5 min

Press half of the refrigerated crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, covering the entire surface.

Step 12
~5 min

Spread the meat and sauerkraut mixture evenly over the layer of crescent roll dough.

Step 13
~5 min

Sprinkle the shredded pepperjack cheese over the meat mixture.

Step 14
~5 min

Layer the remaining crescent roll dough on top of the beef mixture, overlapping slightly to cover all of the filling.

Step 15
~5 min

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer of crescent roll dough.

Step 16
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

Step 17
~5 min

Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use different types of cheese for variation.

Add other vegetables like bell peppers.

Can be prepared ahead of time and baked later.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pairs well with mashed potatoes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

German Potato Salad
Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe/German

Cultural Significance

A popular dish in Volga German communities.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Oktoberfest
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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