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This combination of ingredients in this Lean Ground Beef Mushrooms Parmesan and Bacon is a great way to make a hearty and delicious main dish.
This Cheesy Bacon Beef Bake with Mushrooms and Broccolini is one of those easy, throw-together dishes that tastes like you fussed more than you actually did. I like to sauté the bacon and veggies first so everything gets a head start on flavor. The Broccolini adds a little crunch and color, and yes, the cheesy topping really is worth the extra ten minutes.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Cheesy Bacon Beef Bake with Mushrooms and Broccolini
This bake is hearty, cheesy, and full of simple flavors that come together without much effort. It’s the kind of dinner that feels comforting on a busy day and still looks like you put in real love.
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Lean Ground Beef Mushrooms Parmesan and Bacon
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
Description
Lean Ground Beef Mushrooms Parmesan and Bacon are delicious because they combine different flavors and textures to create a unique and delicious dish. The beef provides a savory and meaty flavor, while the mushrooms add a meaty yet earthy flavor. The Parmesan adds a sharp and salty flavor which cuts through the richness of the beef, while the bacon adds a smoky and salty flavor. Together, these ingredients create a delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course.
Ingredients
- Sunflower Oil or VOO – Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 3/4–1 onion, chopped (depending on size)
- 3 large spring onions, chopped
- 1 tin button mushrooms, cut in half
- 1.3 kg lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 75 ml evaporated milk (ideal milk)
- 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 slices fresh brown bread, crumbed
- 2,5 ml (1/2 t) salt
- ±5- 7.5 ml (1-1 1/2t) mix of Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley
- 250 ml (1 c) grated cheddar cheese
- 170 g Broccolini, finely chopped
Instructions
- Set oven at 180C / 350F.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the bacon, onion, spring onion, and mushrooms. Keep aside.
- Mix ground beef, egg, milk, Parmesan, salt, and herbs, then add ½ of the onion mixture with the meat.
- Chop the Broccolini, add, and mix well.
- Grease a big enough glass container and spoon in the meat mixture.
- Bake for ± 1-1½ hours, until cooked through.
- If you have fat on the surface, spoon it off and remove it.
- Mix the grated cheese and the remainder of the onion mix and sprinkle over the baked meat dish.
- Return to the oven for another ± 10 minutes till the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately with a salad, and or bread, and enjoy!
If you have Ms. Balls’ chutney, it’s super yummy on the side.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 449.1 mg
- Fat: 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 31.9 g
- Cholesterol: 117.1 mg
This cheesy bacon beef bake is full of savory mushrooms, parmesan, and tender Broccolini for a cozy family dinner. A hearty comfort dish that’s simple to prep and always a crowd pleaser.
Cheesy Bacon Beef Bake with Mushrooms and Broccolini delivers exactly what anyone wants in a comforting, no-fuss dinner. It’s hearty, cheesy, and loaded with savory bacon and tender vegetables that bake together into a rich, satisfying dish. The ingredients are simple, the steps are easy to follow, and the result tastes like a cozy homemade meal that brings everyone back for seconds. Anyone looking for a dependable dinner that feels warm and inviting will be drawn to this one.
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