Hearty Mushroom Bake
A comforting, flavorful casserole perfect for a chilly evening. Made with tender mushrooms, savory meat, and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 cup mushroomssliced
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp all-purpose flourfor thickening
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow sodium
- ●1 cup bechamel saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup shredded cheddar cheesedivided
- ●1 package bake mixfor the crust
- ●2 eggsbeaten
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- 6
Stir in the bechamel sauce and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 7
In a separate bowl, mix the beaten eggs and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- 8
Pour the meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the egg mixture.
- 9
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 10
Pour the bake mix into a separate bowl and mix with 1/4 cup of water until a dough forms.
- 11
Roll out the dough to fit the top of the baking dish and place it on top of the filling.
- 12
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.