Description
Cheesy ground beef recipes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of savory meat and gooey melted cheese. These dishes are easy, budget-friendly, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, adding garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the potatoes in a greased baking dish. Top with half of the ground beef and cheese.
- Repeat the layers, then pour the heavy cream over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- For skillet pasta, brown ground beef in a skillet.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Add pasta and let simmer until tender.
- Stir in cheese, let it melt, and serve hot.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat cheese. Adding vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers enhances flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesy ground beef, casserole, skillet pasta, comfort food