French Onion Ground Beef Casserole
French Onion Ground Beef Casserole is a comforting dish that combines savory ground beef and sweet caramelized onions, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This easy-to-make casserole fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or gatherings. With each bite, experience the delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded (or Gruyère)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sauté sliced onions in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Push onions aside and add ground beef; cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in beef broth and Italian seasoning; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture followed by half of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg