Description
A comforting and hearty dish perfect for weeknights, featuring ground beef baked with vegetables and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or beef substitute like turkey bacon)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat for a healthier option)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite variety)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: BBQ sauce or ketchup for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape the beef mixture into thick patties, about 1 inch thick, and lay them in a greased baking dish.
- Spread the mixed vegetables around the patties in the baking dish.
- Pour the beef or vegetable broth evenly over the patties and vegetables.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and drizzle with BBQ sauce or ketchup if desired before serving.
Notes
Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg