Description
Ground Beef Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Hearty ingredients combine quickly for a satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 cup beef broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and crumble 1 pound ground beef into the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into small pieces until no pink remains.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions turn translucent and become fragrant.
- Pour 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup beef broth into the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning across the surface, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Season your mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution throughout the meat and liquid.
- Reduce heat to low and let your dish simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure consistent cooking.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with 80/20 fat content for the best flavor and juiciness in your dish.
- Let the beef brown completely before breaking it up to develop a rich, caramelized taste.
- Fresh garlic and onions will elevate the overall depth of flavor compared to dried or powdered alternatives.
- For a lower-fat version, drain excess fat after browning the beef and use lean ground turkey as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg