Description
French Onion Ground Beef Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey cheese for the ultimate family meal. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering a delicious blend of textures and flavors. With minimal prep and cleanup, this casserole is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 2 medium sweet yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded (or mozzarella)
- 2 cups short pasta (e.g., macaroni or penne)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly, add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked pasta, beef broth, garlic powder, thyme, and mix well. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top generously with shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg