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French Onion Beef Casserole

A hearty and comforting casserole featuring tender beef, caramelized onions, and a rich, savory sauce topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Onions
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
Casserole Base
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup French bread cubed
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Beef and Onions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add sliced onions and garlic to the skillet, cooking until onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Layer the cubed French bread in the bottom of a casserole dish, then pour the beef mixture over it.
  4. Top with shredded Swiss and Gruyère cheese.
Bake the Casserole
  1. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

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