German Beef Casserole
A hearty, comforting German-inspired casserole filled with tender beef and creamy sauce, perfect for a cold evening.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- ●1 cup Milk2% or whole
- ●1 cup Creamy Cooking Cream
- ●1 can Diced Tomatoes14.5 oz
- ●2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the beef and onion mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens.
- 7
Stir in the creamy cooking cream and diced tomatoes.
- 8
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Transfer the beef and sauce mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 10
Top the casserole with chopped fresh parsley.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and the top is lightly browned.
- 12
Serve hot.