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cattle drive casserole a cheesy hearty family favorite
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Smoky Paprika Swirl Cattle Drive Casserole is a comforting dish featuring savory ground beef and a rich, smoky paprika-infused cream swirl. It’s perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef (80/20)
- 300g onion (1 large chopped, 1 large sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 150g carrots, diced
- 100g celery, diced
- 400g diced tomatoes
- 250ml vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 300ml whole milk
- 150g shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 100g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Caramelize Onions: Slowly cook sliced onion in oil & butter until golden brown (15-20 mins).
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (5-6 mins).
- Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, drain fat, and stir in cumin, paprika, salt & pepper.
- Simmer Sauce: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth; simmer for 10 mins.
- Make Paprika Cream: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk & paprika; simmer until thickened. Fold in caramelized onions.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread beef mixture in dish, top with cheese.
- Create Swirl: Drop cream spoonfuls over cheese and swirl gently.
- Bake: Sprinkle with panko and bake for 35-40 mins until golden.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 mins, garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of vegetable broth. Don’t rush caramelizing the onions – low and slow is key.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg