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Beef and Vegetable Casserole Bake

The Ultimate Easy Beef and Vegetable Casserole Bake You’ll Love

This Beef and Vegetable Casserole Bake is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Base
  • 1 pound Ground beef Choose lean ground beef for rich flavor without excess grease.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped to add natural sweetness and depth.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for a fragrant, savory boost.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced for sweetness and color.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped for crunch and flavor.
  • 1 pound Green beans Trimmed and cut.
  • 1 cup Frozen peas Stirred in last for color and tenderness.
For the Sauce and Seasoning
  • 2 cups Beef broth Provides a hearty base.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Adds richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Brightens the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Compliments beef and veggies.
  • to taste Salt Season to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Season to taste.
For the Topping
  • 3 cups Mashed potatoes Smooth and creamy topping.
  • 1 cup Grated cheddar cheese For a golden, bubbly finish.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F while you prepare your skillet and ingredients.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking 3–4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in diced carrots, celery, and trimmed green beans; cook 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; sprinkle dried thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
  6. Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Spread creamy mashed potatoes over the casserole, covering the filling completely.
  8. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Optional: Add chopped parsley for garnish before serving.

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