The Most Delicious Dinner in 10 Minutes: My Grandmother’s Recipe

 

The dish in the image appears to be a Cheesy Baked Rice and Ground Beef Casserole with layers of seasoned beef, rice, and melted cheese. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate it:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
• 1/2 cup beef broth or water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Beef Mixture:

   • Heat olive oil in a pan, add chopped onions, and sauté until soft.
   • Add minced garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned.
   • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and beef broth.
   • Let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

2. Assemble the Casserole:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • In a baking dish, spread half of the cooked rice as the first layer.
   • Add a layer of the beef mixture.
   • Repeat with the remaining rice and top with the rest of the beef mixture.
   • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.

3. Bake:

   • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

4. Serve:

   • Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Would you like any modifications, such as adding vegetables or making it spicier?