Try out this hearty and homey casserole dish that combines together two of the classic favorites into one—beef and cheese. The meaty ground beef is sauteed in spice and herb-infused tomato sauce and baked together with a spinach cheese mixture. Enjoy a wholesome beef casserole made in just less than an hour.
🔴 Check the full recipe on how to make Cheesy Cheddar Beef Casserole here:
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
16 oz tomato sauce
½ cup red wine
¼ cup red onion, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried marjoram
10 oz spinach, preferably frozen, blanched (if using fresh) or thawed (if using frozen), drained, and chopped
2 cups mascarpone cheese
16 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
To serve:
¼ tsp parsley, chopped
baguette, sliced, toasted
⬇️ How to make Cheesy Cheddar Beef Casserole ⬇️
0:07 Preheat your oven to 380 degrees F.
0:10 Heat up a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and saute until caramelized. Drain off any excess fat.
0:23 Using the same skillet, add onions and saute briefly.
0:32 Add marjoram, oregano, and thyme and saute briefly.
0:46 Deglaze with red wine and reduce briefly.
0:54 Add tomato sauce and bring this to a simmer. Continue simmering for about 10 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
1:10 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust accordingly, then set aside.
1:27 In a mixing bowl, combine spinach and mascarpone or cottage cheese until evenly incorporated.
1:51 Season with salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
2:04 Spread your cheese mixture around the sides of your baking casserole, leaving the center empty.
2:20 Pour beef mixture into the center of your baking dish and sprinkle cheddar cheese to cover the entire casserole.
2:44 Load your casserole dish into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
2:54 Garnish with parsley and serve with toasted baguettes.
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