Hearty Ground Beef (Or Turkey) Dinner Recipe

Name: Hearty Ground Beef (Or Turkey) Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; ½ cup onion, diced; ½ cup celery, diced fine; ⅓ cup bell pepper, chopped; 2 potatoes, sliced no more than a quarter inch thick; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and crushed (stewed tomatoes are great but regular canned tomatoes will work too); 4 slices American cheese; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
On the stove, brown ground beef in a medium sauce pan, drain excess fat from pan.
3
In a casserole dish, alterante layers of beef and veggies.
4
For example, put half of the cooked ground beef in the casserole dish.
5
Next add half of the onions, celery, and bell peppers.
6
Then add a layer of potatoes.
7
Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
8
Repeat layers.
9
Top the last layer of ground beef and veggies with crushed tomatoes and the cheese slices.
10
Bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

380

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, ½ cup onion, diced, ½ cup celery, diced fine, ⅓ cup bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Ground Beef (Or Turkey) Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Ground Beef (Or Turkey) Dinner

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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