Cheesy Beef and Tomato Bake

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 onion (Finely chopped)
• 2.5 garlic cloves (Minced; use 2 to 3 cloves)
• 2.5 tomatoes (Chopped; use 2 to 3 tomatoes)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (Shredded; spread generously over the top)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (Finely grated; spread over the top)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)
• fresh parsley (Chopped, for sprinkling)
• 1.5 tbsp cooking oil (Use for sautéing)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F.

2. 2

   Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is thoroughly browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Season the browned beef with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well so the seasonings are evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and the mixture is hot and slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Transfer the beef and tomato mixture to a baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the beef mixture, then spread the Parmesan over the mozzarella.

8. 8

   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted, golden in spots, and bubbling around the edges.

9. 9

   Remove the bake from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

The source does not specify a baking-dish size; use a medium casserole dish, approximately 9 × 13 inches. For food safety, cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C before baking.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• casserole
• baked
• beef
• cheesy
• comfort food
• easy dinner