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cheesy ground beef casserole with pasta tomato sauce and melted cheddar baked in a dish
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Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole

A warm cheesy ground beef casserole made with pasta, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar. A simple baked dinner that feeds a hungry family on busy nights.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer. 3. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 5. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef. 6. Stir in 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or elbow macaroni), then 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well off heat. 7. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 8. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. 10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • tomato sauce

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cooked pasta

  • cheddar cheese

  • parsley

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ground beef and rice skillet cooked in a pan with onions garlic and fresh parsley
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Beef and Rice Skillet

A simple beef and rice skillet made with ground beef, tender rice, onion, and garlic cooked together in one pan. A filling dinner that’s easy for busy nights.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side, then stir and continue cooking until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant. 4. Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil. 5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. 6. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. 7. Fluff rice with a fork and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • long grain white rice

  • beef broth

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • parsley

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