Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Bake is the perfect comfort meal rich, hearty, and loaded with flavor. Easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked pasta or rice
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup sour cream or cream cheese
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and garlic.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, sour cream, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine beef mixture with cooked pasta or rice.
5. Pour into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until golden.
8. Serve warm.
Notes
You can swap pasta for rice or even cooked quinoa.
To freeze, assemble and wrap tightly before baking. Bake directly from frozen.
Great with side salad or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American