Serves 6 / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook time: 40 minutes
Casseroles are the epitome of comfort food, and the no-fuss preparation is attractive for anyone who has a busy schedule to maintain. The favor of this dish will remind you of sizzling cheese-topped beef burgers right off the barbecue on a balmy summer evening. If you have leftovers, either enjoy them for lunch the next day or freeze them for up to 2 weeks.
1 pound 75% lean ground beef
½ cup chopped sweet onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1&½ cups shredded aged Cheddar, divided
½ cup heavy (whipping) cream
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
3. Brown the beef until cooked through, about 6 minutes, and spoon off any excess fat.
4. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender,
about 4 minutes.
5. Transfer the beef and vegetables to an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish.
6. In medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of shredded cheese and the heavy
cream, tomato, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
7. Pour the cream mixture over the beef mixture and top the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
8. Bake until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly
browned, about 30 minutes.
9. Serve.
PER SERVING
Calories: 410; Fat: 33g; Protein: 20g; Carbs: 3g; Fiber: 0g;
Net Carbs: 3g; Fat 75%/Protein 22%/Carbs 3%