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Ground Beef and Ricotta Casserole

A hearty casserole with ground beef and creamy ricotta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, marinara sauce, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  • Add the cooked ground beef to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

Feel free to add some chopped spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Ground Beef, Ricotta
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