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Ground Beef Casserole

Ground Beef Casserole That Will Warm Your Heart

A comforting Ground Beef Casserole recipe featuring seasoned beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean preferred
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables Fresh or frozen
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) For topping
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs or Crushed Crackers Optional topping

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic as you preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather mixed vegetables and soup.
  2. Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, breaking it apart. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic into the skillet with the beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Mix in Vegetables: Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir for an additional 2 minutes until thawed (if frozen).
  5. Combine with Sauce: Pour in cream of mushroom soup and mix thoroughly with beef and vegetable blend.
  6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into a greased casserole dish.
  7. Top with Cheese and Bread Crumbs: Sprinkle shredded cheese and optional breadcrumbs on top.
  8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for best texture. Adjust seasoning to taste, and consider toasting breadcrumbs beforehand for added crunch.

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