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Creamy Mushroom Ground Beef Bake

Meriem Tablit
A rich, cheesy, and comforting mushroom ground beef bake layered with seasoned beef, tender mushrooms, creamy sauce, and melted mozzarella and cheddar. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time (Optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cooked pasta penne or similar (optional for layering)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    cooking chopped onion
  • Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease from the pan.
    cooking ground beef and Golden chopped onion bits
  • Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and most of the moisture has evaporated. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
    ground beef and tender and most sliced mushrooms mixture
  • Stir in heavy cream and cream of mushroom soup, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
    creamy thick sauce with browned ground beef and tender and most sliced mushrooms golden chopped onion mixture
  • In a greased baking dish, spread half of the cooked pasta evenly on the bottom.
    spread half of the cooked pasta evenly on the bottom of the dish
  • Layer half of the beef and mushroom mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
    beef and mushroom mixture over the pasta
  • Repeat the layers with remaining pasta, beef mixture, and finish with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    melted and bubbly cheesy Mushroom Ground Beef Bake
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden top if desired. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
Keyword ground beef bake, mushroom ground beef bake
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