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Ground Beef & Spinach Casserole

Ground Beef & Spinach Casserole: Comfort Food Made Easy

This Ground Beef & Spinach Casserole offers a delicious blend of savory ground beef and fresh spinach in a creamy tomato base, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Mix
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 10 oz Frozen Spinach, thawed and drained or fresh spinach
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded or provolone
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or a mixture of oregano and basil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the thawed spinach and diced tomatoes, then add ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Drain spinach well before adding to avoid sogginess. Customize ingredients for variety.

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