Description
A delicious casserole packed with savory ground beef, creamy cheeses, and vibrant bell peppers, perfect for a filling weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 fat ratio preferred)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 large bell peppers (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 oz provolone cheese (sliced)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper, cooking for 7-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and add softened cream cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Layer provolone cheese over the beef, then top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is versatile; feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken. Customize spices and mix cheeses for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg