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Greek Ground Beef Casserole

A hearty and flavorful Greek-inspired casserole with ground beef, tomatoes, and spices.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cooked pasta penne or ziti

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce. Spread ricotta cheese over the meat sauce, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, meat sauce, and cheeses.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just bake it when you're ready to serve.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Ground Beef
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