Description
This One-Dish Ground Beef Bake is a cozy, hearty dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, savory tomato sauce, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect comforting meal for busy weeknights when you want something filling, homemade, and easy with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic.
- Add tomato sauce, paprika, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in sliced potatoes until coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top evenly with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute pasta for potatoes or add vegetables like peas or bell peppers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or sauce to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg