cheesy baked ground beef casserole (similar to a crustless pizza bake or layered beef bake). Here’s a delicious, easy version you can make at home:
🧀🍅 Cheesy Ground Beef Bake
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
🥩 Meat Layer
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500 g (1 lb) ground beef
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1 small onion (diced)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp paprika
🍅 Sauce Layer
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1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
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1 medium tomato (diced)
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1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
🧀 Cheese Layer
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional, for extra flavor)
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2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Optional add-ins:
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Cooked pasta or boiled potato slices (for a heartier version)
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Mushrooms or olives
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Red chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a pan over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion.
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Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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Cook until browned and no pink remains.
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Drain excess grease.
2️⃣ Assemble
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Spread cooked beef evenly in a baking dish.
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Pour marinara sauce over the beef.
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Add diced tomatoes and peppers.
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Top generously with mozzarella and cheddar.
3️⃣ Bake
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Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
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Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for bubbly, browned cheese (optional).
4️⃣ Garnish & Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Tips for Extra Flavor
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Add a thin layer of cream cheese or ricotta under the mozzarella.
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Mix 1 beaten egg into the beef for a firmer slice.
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Use spicy sausage instead of beef for a pizza-style twist.
If you want, I can also give you:
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🍝 Lasagna-style layered version
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🥔 Potato base version
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🥦 Low-carb cauliflower base
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🍕 Full pizza casserole recipe
Which version would you like? 😋