Cheesy Baked Ground Beef Casserole
🥩 Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in bell pepper, tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thick.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
🍽 Serving ideas
- Serve with bread, rice, or potatoes
- Great with a green salad
- Can be layered with boiled pasta or sliced potatoes for a fuller meal