Description
An easy and delicious meal combining tender beef, tasty vegetables, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta or rice until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
This casserole is great on its own, but can be served with a green salad or garlic bread. For added crunch, consider sprinkling breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef casserole, vegetable casserole, comfort food, easy recipe