Here’s a hearty and comforting Ground Beef Casserole — easy to make, cheesy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🥘 Ground Beef Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen or fresh mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300g) condensed cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Ground Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Make Casserole Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture, vegetables, cream soup, milk, and cooked pasta or rice.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Optional: top with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole is heated through.
6️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Mix ½ cup cheese into the casserole for gooey layers.
- Vegetable boost: Add mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Spicy twist: Add a dash of chili powder or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate; bake 35–40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Topping variation: Use crushed cornflakes or fried onions instead of breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
If you want, I can provide a one-pan ground beef casserole recipe where everything cooks together for minimal prep and maximum flavor.
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