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Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes

Creamy Ground Beef Dinner Bake

This creamy ground beef dinner bake is rich, cheesy, and incredibly comforting. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or potluck gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Filling
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Topping
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned.
  3. Add garlic, tomato paste, and seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in broth and cream and simmer until slightly thick.
  5. Mix in cooked pasta and transfer to a baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over the top.
  7. Bake until cheese melts and becomes lightly golden.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Pasta can be replaced with rice or potatoes.
  • Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
  • Add a splash of broth when reheating if the sauce thickens.