Description
A warm and hearty casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, garden-fresh vegetables, and creamy goodness, all baked under a gooey blanket of melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup cooked rice or pasta (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Stir in the assorted vegetables and cook until tender.
- Mix in the cream of mushroom soup and optional cooked rice or pasta.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with a generous layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve alongside a green salad or bread. This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, ground beef, baked dish, easy recipe